Romanian qualifier Elena-Gabriela Ruse pulled off a stunning upset at the US Open, defeating Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova in the second round. The 122nd-ranked Ruse showcased impressive play to secure her first-ever Grand Slam third-round appearance.
Results for: Barbora Krejcikova
Barbora Krejcikova, the 31st seed, claimed her first Wimbledon singles title, defeating Jasmine Paolini in a hard-fought three-set final. Krejcikova dominated the opening set but faced a resilient Paolini who evened the match in the second. The Czech player ultimately prevailed in the third set, celebrating her victory with her family and team.
Barbora Krejcikova, the latest Czech Wimbledon champion, credits her success to the mentorship of Jana Navotna, a fellow Czech and 1998 Wimbledon winner. Krejcikova’s victory continues the Czech Republic’s strong Wimbledon history, with four women from the nation winning Grand Slam singles titles, all at Wimbledon.
Barbora Krejcikova claimed her second Grand Slam title by defeating Jasmine Paolini in the Wimbledon final. The Czech player dominated the first set but faced a strong comeback from Paolini in the second. Krejcikova ultimately prevailed in the third set, showcasing her resilience and impressive groundstrokes.
Barbora Krejcikova secured her second Grand Slam title, winning Wimbledon with a hard-fought victory over Jasmine Paolini in the final. The 28-year-old Czech overcame a challenging season marked by illness and injury to triumph in a thrilling match.
Two unheralded players, Barbora Krejcikova and Jasmine Paolini, will battle it out for the Wimbledon women’s singles title, marking the eighth different champion in as many years. Both women have impressive runs to the final, with Krejcikova’s experience and Paolini’s boundless energy making for an intriguing clash.
Barbora Krejcikova, inspired by her late coach Jana Novotna, reached the Wimbledon final after defeating 2022 champion Elena Rybakina. The Czech player paid tribute to Novotna, a former Wimbledon champion, for teaching her to fight for every ball.