Unseeded Vondrousova defeats favourite Jabeur to win women's Wimbledon final
As the first unseeded woman in the Wimbledon final in 60 years, Vondrousova was a heavy underdog against sixth-ranked Jabeur.
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Tunisian Ons Jabeur loses Wimbledon final for second year running
WIMBLEDON, London: Marketa Vondrousova became the lowest-ranked and first unseeded woman to win Wimbledon, defeating 2022 runner-up Ons Jabeur 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday. Vondrousova is a 24-year-old left-hander from the Czech Republic who is ranked 42nd. She was the first unseeded woman to even reach the final at the All England Club in 60 years.
Marketa Vondrousova wins Wimbledon as Ons Jabeur falls at last hurdle again
Marketa Vondrousova defeated favourite Ons Jabeur in straight sets to make history as the first unseeded women’s singles champion at Wimbledon.
Watch: On Getting Booed, Novak Djokovic Mocks Crowd With Feigned Tears
Novak Djokovic will have his eyes set on equalling Roger Federer's record of eight Wimbledon titles when he takes on world no.1 Carlos Alcaraz in the final on Sunday. Having already won the Australian Open and French Open this year, victory on Sunday will put the 36-year-old just one major away (US Open) from completing the first men's calendar Grand Slam since 1969. On Friday, Djokovic defeated Itlay's Jannik Sinner 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) in the semi-final to reach his ninth Wimbledon final.
Unseeded Marketa Vondrousova upsets Ons Jabeur in Wimbledon final
Marketa Vondrousova defeated favourite Ons Jabeur in straight sets to make history as the first unseeded women's singles champion at Wimbledon.
Carlos Alcaraz will seek help from psychologist to avoid cramping issues against Novak Djokovic in Wimbledon final
Carlos Alcaraz has said he will enlist the help of his psychologist in a bid to ensure there is no repeat of the cramping that hampered him during his loss to Novak Djokovic in semi-finals of the French Open. Alcaraz breezed past Daniil Medvedev to set up the Wimbledon final everyone had been craving against Djokovic. Ad It hands Alcaraz a chance to exact revenge for his defeat at Roland-Garros.
Exclusive: ‘Everybody knows Djokovic is the favourite’ – Carlos Alcaraz out to defy odds in Wimbledon final
Carlos Alcaraz has labelled Novak Djokovic the obvious favourite ahead of their hotly anticipated Wimbledon final at the All England Club. The Spaniard set up a showdown with the Serb after a stunning straight sets win over Daniil Medvedev in the semi-final but is well aware of the enormity of the task that awaits him as he bids for a second Grand Slam title. Ad “Everybody knows [Novak] Djokovic is the main favourite, myself as well,” Alcaraz told Mats Wilander.
Wimbledon fever grips Tunisia as national hero Ons Jabeur prepares for final
Despite temperatures expected to reach 45º Celsius on Saturday, families and friends in Tunisia are determined to gather and cheer for their national pride, Ons Jabeur, as she prepares to make history at the Wimbledon final.