Linda Noskova recovered her composure after missing five match points in the second set to beat fellow Czech Karolina Muchova in a decider in Saturday's Wimbledon final, winning her first Grand Slam title.

It was a remarkable day for two players who have grown close despite being at far different stages of their careers.

Third seed Daniil Medvedev was forced to dig deep into his reserves to outlast Hubert Hurkacz 7-6(4), 2-6, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 in the tightest of quarterfinals on Wednesday and reach the last four of the Australian Open for third time.

Top seed Iga Swiatek crashed out of the Australian Open on Saturday, losing 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 to Czech teenager Linda Noskova in the third round as her bid for a maiden Melbourne Park title and fifth Grand Slam trophy fell apart.