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Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova staying low-key ahead of US Open

Linda Noskova talks to the press
Linda Noskova talks to the pressCaleb Bowlin / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP / Profimedia

Linda Noskova arrives at the US Open under a brighter spotlight after ⁠capturing her first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon, yet she said her success at the All ‌England Club has not given her any extra confidence heading into the ‌tournament.

"No, for me, I always come to a ‌tournament with a completely new kind of mental state, I ‌guess," Czech sixth seed Noskova told reporters on Friday.

"For ‌me, it has always been very important to focus on each match like nothing ever happened before. No success or ‌no failure."

Noskova had to survive the agony ⁠of squandering five match ‌points to outlast compatriot Karolina Muchova in the final of ​the grasscourt major to become the third Czech woman to win the Wimbledon title in four ​years.

The 21-year-old Noskova admitted she is still getting used to life as a Grand Slam champion, an accomplishment ⁠that has given ​her the belief that more titles are possible.

"It's still all brand new, so it's very tough to get used to whatever comes in this way," Noskova said.

"But I ‌feel like I have learned mainly the fact that ... it's possible for me to do it, for me to make it till the very end, and just lift Grand Slam trophy."

Noskova's Wimbledon triumph was followed by a string of new experiences she is still beaming about, including meeting Czech President Petr Pavel.

"That was huge," a smiling Noskova said. "I was so excited from ‌the invite.

"But also, the things that like my hometown ​welcomed me. 3,000 people came to one place. That ‌was incredible to see just a bunch of people that actually watched the match."

Noskova, who is in the top half of the US Open draw with defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and third seed ⁠Jessica Pegula, will face ⁠American Katie Volynets in ‌the first round.

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