Krejcikova stuns Andreeva in three-set Wimbledon epic
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- Barbora Krejcikova stunned fifth seed Mirra Andreeva 4-6 7-5 6-4 in nearly three hours on Centre Court, recovering after squandering six match points at 5-3 in the decider.
- Krejcikova dedicated the win to her tennis-loving niece who was home with chickenpox, calling Centre Court 'the best court in the world' and noting she'd battled injuries and personal struggles since her 2024 title.
- Mirra Andreeva, 19, hurled her racquet and shouted 'I quit' toward her team before breaking down in tears at her post-match press conference, saying she'd need 'a couple days' to recover.
- Naomi Osaka equalled her best Wimbledon run by beating Anastasia Gasanova 6-3 6-2, turning heads with a kimono-inspired outfit — white floral jacket with an obi belt — inspired by a trip to Tokyo's Harajuku district.
- Aryna Sabalenka, the world number one, advanced 6-1 7-6 (11-9) over McCartney Kessler and then stopped to snap a photo with a young fan sporting a replica of her signature tiger tattoo.
Why it matters: Krejcikova, now ranked 38th after injury layoffs and first-round exits at the Australian Open and Roland Garros, steadied herself against a teenage Grand Slam champion — a result that suggests her 2024 Wimbledon title wasn't a one-off. For Andreeva, the racquet-hurling exit and 'I quit' outburst spotlight the composure gap that still separates top-ranked teenagers from proven major winners.
