New Delhi, July 11 -- An unprecedented Czech showdown is set to light up Centre Court on Saturday (July 11) as Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova chase their maiden Grand Slam crowns. The pair step into Wimbledon's biggest stage determined to claim a first major title each.

Notably, neither player had stepped onto Centre Court for a competitive match until the semifinals. Days earlier, the Czech duo walked the famous lawns together and hit balls side by side to settle their nerves. Now the friendly practice partners become opponents in the most important contest of their lives.

No two players from the same country have met in a women's major final since Madison Keys faced Sloane Stephens at the 2017 US Open. Every Czech woman to lift a ...