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Krejcikova Edges Andreeva in Centre Court Thriller
2 Jul
Summary
- Krejcikova defeated Andreeva in a three-set thriller on Centre Court.
- The match lasted 2 hours and 46 minutes, with Krejcikova winning 4-6, 7-5, 6-4.
- Krejcikova will next face compatriot Nikola Bartunkova in the third round.
Barbora Krejcikova secured a dramatic victory on Wimbledon's Centre Court against Mirra Andreeva, the reigning Roland Garros champion. The match, a compelling three-set affair lasting 2 hours and 46 minutes, concluded with Krejcikova winning 4-6, 7-5, 6-4.
Krejcikova, a two-time Grand Slam champion, expressed her delight at playing on the prestigious Centre Court, calling it a "special feeling" and a dream come true. Andreeva, who had won their previous Wimbledon encounter, fought back strongly after losing the first set.
The second set saw Andreeva almost secure victory, but Krejcikova rallied to force a decider. In the third set, Andreeva showed visible frustration, while Krejcikova maintained her composure to clinch the match.
Krejcikova's next opponent will be her fellow Czech, Nikola Bartunkova. Bartunkova advanced to the third round after upsetting No. 32 seed Katerina Siniakova, setting up a match against her compatriot.
