Barbora Krejcikova secures her second Grand Slam title by emerging victorious at Wimbledon.
Barbora Krejcikova secured her second Grand Slam championship by emerging victorious at Wimbledon, triumphing over Jasmine Paolini in the final with a 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 scoreline. At 18, a decade prior to Barbora Krejcikova's Wimbledon victory last Saturday, she had concluded her junior tennis career uncertain about pursuing professionalism or exploring other paths in education. Seeking guidance, Krejcikova wrote a heartfelt letter to her idol, 1998 Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna, which she delivered to Novotna's residence in their native Czech Republic. Novotna not only encouraged Krejcikova to continue in tennis, recognizing her talent, but also became her mentor until her passing from cancer in 2017. Reflecting on their relationship, Krejcikova shared, "Before she passed away, she told me to go and win a Slam." Remarkably, Krejcikova achieved just that at the French Open three years ago as an unseeded player, and now again with a 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 victory over Jasmine Pao...