The Latest Breaking News from Jana Novotna

Linda Noskova motivated by glimpse of Wimbledon trophy during battling win

The 21-year-old recovered from losing five match points in the second set to beat fellow Czech Karolina Muchova.

The Independent UK · Jul 11

Noskova avoids Wimbledon catalogue of heartbreak and joins line of Czech greats

After courting disaster in the second set, the new women’s singles champion emulated compatriots Jana Novotna, Petra Kvitova, Marketa Vondrousova and Barbora Krejcikova

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11

Linda Noskova battles back against Karolina Muchova to win Wimbledon title

Noskova becomes the third woman from the Czech Republic to lift the Venus Rosewater Dish in the last four years.

The Independent UK · Jul 11

Duchess of Kent has died, Buckingham Palace announces

Katharine, who was married to the late Queen’s cousin the Duke of Kent, worked as a music teacher in Hull for 13 years.

Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2025

The caring duchess who dropped her HRH style and became a music teacher

The Duchess of Kent, who was born on February 22 1933, was married to the late Queen’s cousin, the Duke of Kent.

Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2025

Wimbledon: Living a dream, the Barbora Krejcikova way

Newly crowned champion Barbora pays emotional tribute to late mentor Novotna

The Times of India · Jul 15, 2024

Barbora Krejcikova channels spirit of Novotna to fulfil Wimbledon dreams

Inspired by her compatriot’s love of and success at SW19, the Czech has ticked off another item on her bucket list

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2024

Wimbledon day 13: An emotional day as Barbora Krejcikova does as she was told

Barbora Krejcikova clinched her second grand slam title with a 6-2 2-6 6-4 win over Jasmine Paolini.

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2024

Barbora Krejcikova follows in mentor Jana Novotna’s footsteps with Wimbledon win

Krejcikova defeated Jasmine Paolini 6-2 2-6 6-4 to win her second grand slam singles title.

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2024

Krejčiková continues Czechs’ Wimbledon success – and pays tribute to her mentor

World No 32 says she ‘never dreamed’ she would hold the same title as the former winner who championed her, Jana Novotná

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2024