LONDON — Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova will contest the Wimbledon women's singles final on Saturday, guaranteeing a Czech champion. Both advanced to the Centre Court showpiece after semi-final victories on Friday.

The all-Czech final marks a milestone for the country's women's tennis. While Czech players have won Grand Slams in recent years, they have never met in a Wimbledon women's final in the modern era.

Muchova, the more experienced finalist, reached her first Wimbledon final after previous deep runs at Roland Garros and the US Open. Noskova arrives in her maiden Grand Slam final having eliminated several higher-ranked opponents during the fortnight.

The result assures the Wimbledon women's trophy will return to the Czech Republic, adding to a strong tradition that includes Petra Kvitova's two titles and Marketa Vondrousova's 2023 triumph. Both finalists are expected to draw significant support from the crowd and home audiences.

The All England Club confirmed the final would be played on Centre Court under the tournament's traditional Saturday afternoon slot for the women's title match. The men's doubles final between Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten will also feature in the weekend schedule.