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Barbora Krejcikova Wins Wimbledon, Honoring Late Mentor Jana Novotna

Krejcikova captures her second Grand Slam title after overcoming a challenging season and a dramatic final against Jasmine Paolini.

  • Krejcikova defeated Paolini 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 to claim her first Wimbledon singles title.
  • This victory marks Krejcikova's second Grand Slam singles title, following her 2021 French Open win.
  • She faced numerous setbacks this season, including injuries and a loss of form, but regained her confidence during Wimbledon.
  • Krejcikova's late mentor, Jana Novotna, inspired her Wimbledon dream; Novotna won the tournament in 1998.
  • Krejcikova expressed deep emotion upon seeing her name next to Novotna's on the Wimbledon champions board.
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