US EditionKrejcikova Relishing Return as Wimbledon Champion Despite Injury Scare
- Barbora Krejcikova, the 29-year-old reigning Wimbledon champion from the Czech Republic, will start her 2025 Wimbledon campaign facing 20-year-old Filipina Alexandra Eala on Centre Court Tuesday.
- Krejcikova's participation followed uncertainty after she withdrew from the Eastbourne Open quarterfinals due to a right thigh injury sustained days earlier against Jodie Burrage.
- Krejcikova has had limited preparation this season, playing just six matches, recovering from a back injury that sidelined her until May, while Eala made history by reaching the Eastbourne final and advancing to the Miami Masters semifinals.
- Reflecting on her 2021 French Open victory, Krejcikova described the moment of receiving the trophy as almost surreal and expressed how wonderful it feels to be back playing on Centre Court following her injury break.
- The match presents an intriguing test between the experienced defending champion and a rising young player, suggesting a significant challenge and potential breakthrough for Eala at a historic Grand Slam venue.
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The Straits TimesKrejcikova relishing return as Wimbledon champion despite injury scare
LONDON :Defending Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova will step into the All England Club this week carrying both the weight of expectation and a lingering injury concern, yet the Czech appears utterly unfazed by either.Days after withdrawing from the Eastbourne Open with a thigh injury, Krejcikova seemed c
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Barbora Krejcikova: Triumphs and Trials at Wimbledon Defending Wimbledon champion, Barbora Krejcikova, is returning to the All England Club with expectations high and injury concerns lingering.The Czech star, who amazed the tennis world last year by clinching the title as the 31st seed, remains unshaken despite the pressure and a recent thigh injury that forced her to withdraw from the Eastbourne Open.Krejcikova's limited preparation since her r…
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