Linda Noskova is preparing for the US Open under increased scrutiny following her breakthrough victory at Wimbledon, where she secured her first Grand Slam title. The 21-year-old Czech player, seeded sixth, expressed that despite the milestone, her approach to each tournament remains grounded and focused on the immediate challenge.

“I always come to a tournament with a completely new kind of mental state,” Noskova said, emphasizing the importance of treating every match independently of past outcomes. She noted that neither success nor failure affects her concentration, underscoring her commitment to staying present during competition.

Noskova’s path to the Wimbledon crown was marked by a dramatic finish. She overcame the pressure of losing five match points to ultimately defeat fellow Czech Karolina Muchova, becoming the third Czech woman to win the Wimbledon title in the past four years. Reflecting on her newfound status as a Grand Slam champion, Noskova admitted she is still adjusting to the demands and expectations that come with such prominence.

“It’s still all brand new, so it’s very tough to get used to whatever comes in this way,” she 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 a Grand Slam trophy.”

Entering the US Open, Noskova has been drawn into the top half of the women’s singles bracket, which includes defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and third seed Jessica Pegula. She will open her campaign against American Katie Volynets in the first round, looking to build on her recent success while maintaining her measured approach to the tournament.