Barbora Krejcikova clinched her second Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon, defeating Jasmine Paolini in a hard-fought final with a score of 6-2, 2-6, 6-4. Krejcikova’s victory was not only a testament to her skill but also a tribute to her late mentor, Jana Novotna, who had inspired her to pursue a professional tennis career before passing away in 2017 due to ovarian cancer.
Reflecting on her journey, Krejcikova remarked, “I achieved that in Paris in 2021, and it was an unbelievable moment for me. I never dreamed I would win the same trophy as Jana did in 1998.”
The 28-year-old Czech player’s win continues a streak of success for Czech tennis following Marketa Vondrousova’s triumph in 2023. Despite facing earlier setbacks with injury and illness this season, Krejcikova’s resilience shone through as she claimed victory at Wimbledon.
Her emotional win adds to an impressive record in Grand Slam finals, where she boasts a 12-1 win-loss record across women’s doubles, mixed doubles, and singles. Krejcikova’s prize money for winning Wimbledon 2024 totals £2.7 million.
