Barbora Krejcikova follows in mentor Jana Novotna’s footsteps with Wimbledon win
Twenty years after a letter to Jana Novotna changed her life, an emotional Barbora Krejcikova emulated her much-missed mentor by becoming Wimbledon champion.
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Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic defeated Italy's Jasmine Paolini to win the Wimbledon women's title on Saturday for her second Grand Slam singles triumph. Krejcikova, the 31st seed, won 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 to add the 2024 All England Club crown to her 2021 French Open victory. Her win comes 26 years after her mentor Jana Novotna, who died in 2017, claimed the Wimbledon title. The result meant seventh-seeded Paolini had lost two Grand Slam finals back-to-back after coming off second best to Iga Swiatek at the French Open last month. Krejcikova set the tone immediately by breaking the Italian in the opening game and backing up the advantage with a hold to love.
Barbora Krejcikova holds off Jasmine Paolini fightback to win Wimbledon title
Barbora Krejcikova emulated mentor Jana Novotna to win her second grand slam singles title at Wimbledon.
Barbora Krejcikova halts Jasmine Paolini fight-back to win Wimbledon
Barbora Krejcikova emulated mentor Jana Novotna to win her second grand slam singles title at Wimbledon.
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