The triumphant return of Krejcikova, new Wimbledon champion

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Of Marketa Vondrousova in Barbora Krejcikova. The traditional and technically outstanding Czech school continues to reign supreme at Wimbledon. The first was surprised, as the best in 2023, his countryman also took over when he least expected to do so. Krejcikova’s thing is a triumphant return, a return to Grand Slam glory.

Krejcikova gradually disappeared from the map of the best in singles after holding the glory as the champion of Roland Garros 2021. The great doubles specialist, who marked an era in the modality with Katerina Siniakova Until they decided to split up one season ago, she showed her class on her own. Lots of resources and an aggressiveness characteristic of tennis in his country.

Krejcikova, 28 years old and world number 32, came out of nowhere to become the new Wimbledon champion, adding a second Grand Slam. Burying a complicated journey of injuries. Once again the Italian was left without a prize Jasmine Paolini28 years old and No. 7, who was devastated in the Roland Garros final by the Polish Iga Swaitek, who did not finish his greatest options in a more open final on London grass, from his 1.63 meter height. And a perpetual smile that endears fans regardless of the outcome. He did not disappear even after defeat.

Krejcikova, with a more decisive serve, won for 6-2, 2-6 and 6-4 in 1h.56′. Spanish executioner Jessica Bouzas, who withdrew due to injury in her third-round duel, won her eighth professional individual title, first of this campaign. The record is small in quantity, relative to quality.


Until this rare edition, with the main players on the circuit with physical or sporting problems, it did not go beyond the round of 16 at Wimbledon, which will reach 2021.

He picks up the coveted Venus Rosewater Dish, although he won’t be taking it home. He would have another trophy without that flash. Yes you will receive a check for 2,700,000 pounds, about 3,200,000 euros. A good loot.

Then Vondrousova, Krejcikova. Before they succeeded Petra Kvitova and Jana Novotna. In the Royal Box of the headquarters of the All England Club, the most successful Czech, although under the American flag after the secret withdrawal of Czechoslovakia buried by the Iron Curtain, Martina Navratilova.

“I have no words, it’s incredible that it happened. It’s the best day of my career and my life,” said Krejcikova, who had two Wimbledon crowns in doubles, a specialty in which she has seven Grand Slams and an Olympic gold .

Source: La Verdad

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