Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova lost in the quarterfinals of the women’s singles at the Paris 2024 Olympics, falling to Anna Karolina Schmiedlova of Slovakia. Schmiedlova, who previously eliminated Wimbledon runner-up Jasmine Paolini, now advances to the semifinals, becoming the first Slovakian woman to achieve this feat at the Summer Games since 1988. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic advanced to the men’s quarterfinals, setting up a rematch of the 2021 French Open final against Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Results for: Krejcikova
Two unseeded players, Barbora Krejcikova and Jasmine Paolini, will battle for the Wimbledon title, marking the first time both have reached a singles final at the All England Club. The match promises a new champion as Wimbledon has seen seven different winners in the past seven years.
Wimbledon 2024 has been a whirlwind of upsets and unexpected twists, culminating in an equally unpredictable women’s final between Barbora Krejcikova and Jasmine Paolini. Meanwhile, the men’s final pits the reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz against Novak Djokovic, a clash of generations and styles that could become a legendary battle.
Barbora Krejcikova, battling through injury and illness, staged a remarkable comeback to defeat 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in a thrilling semi-final clash. Krejcikova, who had never progressed past the fourth round at Wimbledon before, showcased immense resilience and fighting spirit to overcome a set deficit and ultimately secure a place in her second Grand Slam final.