Linda Noskova fends off Muchova fightback to win first grand slam title at Wimbledon

Ninth seed beats fellow Czech 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 Muchova falls short in second major final As one of her worst nightmares on a tennis court appeared to be unfolding before her disbelieving eyes, Linda Noskova walked solemnly to her chair with both index fingers plugged into her ears. She was attempting to block out the roar