Wales Online
·Jul 2026
BBC viewers 'ugly crying' as Wimbledon champion delivers heartbreaking tribute
Linda Noskova’s Wimbledon women’s singles victory over Karolina Muchova prompted an emotional response as she delivered a tribute to her late mother, who died shortly before the 2024 tournament. Her heartfelt speech moved viewers and tennis figures including Martina Navratilova to tears, with fans sharing their reactions online. Noskova thanked her family, team and supporters while reflecting on the significance of her first Grand Slam title, as the all-Czech final drew widespread praise.