Linda Nosková’s Cheer Squad: Who’s in Her Player’s Box at Wimbledon?

Imagine your biggest school sports day is happening, and you’re in the final match. You look up at the stands and see the people who helped you get there. That’s exactly what’s happening for Linda Nosková, a tennis player who is playing in the Wimbledon final (one of the four biggest tennis events in the world, called Grand Slams) on the main court (called Centre Court). She hasn’t won a Grand Slam title yet, but today she has a full crowd and her closest people watching.

A "player’s box" is just a special row of seats near the court where a player’s coaches, family, and friends sit to cheer and support.

Here are the important people we expect to see in Linda’s box:

Her Coaches: Tomáš Krupa and Lukáš Dlouhý

Linda has two main coaches who help her play better.

• Tomáš Krupa (main coach):

  • He used to be a professional tennis player from Czechia (a country in Europe).
  • He played mostly "doubles" (that’s when two players team up on each side of the net) and won four smaller pro titles on the "Challenger circuit" (think of it like a minor league below the biggest events).
  • As a coach, he is famous for helping another Czech player, Tomáš Berdych, from 2009 to 2014. During that time, Berdych made it to the Wimbledon men’s final (the last match), but lost to Novak Djokovic, who got his third Wimbledon win there.
  • He also coached other Czech players: Radek Štěpánek, Jiří Veselý, and Barbora Strýcová.
• Lukáš Dlouhý (supporting coach):
  • He joined Linda’s team in the last year as a helper.
  • He is also a retired Czech doubles player.
  • His best world ranking in doubles was No. 5 (that means he was the 5th best in the world at one point!).
  • He won 10 doubles titles, and even reached the final of two Grand Slam tournaments in 2007: the French Open and the U.S. Open, playing with a partner named Pavel Vízner.
  • He was also the last coach for Strýcová before she stopped playing.

Important Point: Coaching at the highest level is a big deal! Krupa already helped a player reach a Wimbledon final before, so he knows what that pressure feels like.

Her Friend: Agáta Černá

Linda also has a friend named Agáta Černá in her corner.

• Agáta is a tennis coach and makes videos/content for a sports channel (CANAL+ Sport) in Czechia.
• She used to be a professional tennis player herself.
• We’re not 100% sure what her official job on Linda’s team is, but a Czech news site said she “travels to many tournaments as her supporter and psychological support” (that means she helps Linda stay happy and calm).
• Linda told reporters at the Wuhan Open in 2025: “She told me recently that she’s my talisman (like a lucky charm) if I’m doing so well with her. We’ve been friends for a long time, we played junior tournaments together. I don’t have such a large team, so it’s nice to have a new, nice face here.”

Her Father: Drahoš Nosek

Family is important too!

• Linda’s dad, Drahoš Nosek, sometimes comes to watch her play. He wasn’t seen at the most recent tournaments, but he is at the Wimbledon finals today.
• Sadly, Linda’s mother, Ivana Nosková, passed away in July 2024 after a long fight with cancer. This happened just before Linda was supposed to play at Wimbledon that year.

Important Point: Linda’s mom is no longer with us, but her dad is there today to cheer her on.

Summary

Linda Nosková is playing her first big Wimbledon final, and even though she hasn’t won a Grand Slam yet, she’s surrounded by love. Her player’s box will include:

• Her main coach Tomáš Krupa and helping coach Lukáš Dlouhý, both experienced Czech tennis pros.
• Her long-time friend Agáta Černá, who acts as a lucky charm and emotional support.
• Her father Drahoš Nosek, who came to watch despite not being at recent events.
• (Her mother Ivana is remembered after passing in 2024.)

These are the people who have known her longest and will be rooting for her on Centre Court.

FAQ

Q1: What is a Grand Slam in tennis?
A: It’s one of the four most important tennis tournaments in the world: Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and U.S. Open. Winning one is a huge dream for players.

Q2: What is a player’s box?
A: It’s a set of seats right by the tennis court where the player’s coaches, family, and friends sit to watch and support during the match.

Q3: Who is Linda’s main coach?
A: Her main coach is Tomáš Krupa, a former doubles player who once coached another Czech star to a Wimbledon final.

Q4: Why is Agáta Černá called a talisman?
A: Linda joked that Agáta is like a lucky charm because Linda plays well when Agáta is around. They’ve been friends since they were kids playing junior tennis.

Q5: Is Linda’s mother at Wimbledon?
A: Unfortunately, no. Her mother Ivana passed away in 2024 after cancer. Her father Drahoš is at the finals today.