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Barbora Krejcikova was in awe of Alexandra Eala after she survived a huge scare in the first round of the Wimbledon 2025 women\u2019s singles. On Tuesday, July 1, Krejcikova had to rally back from a set down to beat Eala 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 on Centre Court.<\/p>\n
Krejcikova took an early break in the first set, but Eala made a stunning comeback to break her opponent\u2019s serve twice to prevail. From the second set onwards, the defending champion upped her game and didn\u2019t give Eala much of a chance.<\/p>\n
Wimbledon 2025 Day 2 Updates<\/strong><\/p>\nEala came into the tournament in good form after finishing as the runner-up in the Eastbourne Open. Krejcikova, who recently recovered from a thigh injury, said that Eala would become a better player in the next couple of years.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019d like to start with giving credit to Alex. I mean, what the hell did she play in the first set?\u201d Krejcikova said in the on-court interview.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe was smashing the ball. She was cleaning the lines. Wow. It\u2019s the next generation coming up. She\u2019s gonna be really good in a couple of years. Big, big credit to her,\u201d Krejcikova added.<\/p>\n
Eala was stupendous in the Miami Open earlier this year after beating three Grand Slam champions – Jelena Ostapenko, Iga Swiatek and Madison Keys.<\/p>\n
\u2018I was counting every minute\u2019<\/h3>\n
Krejcikova, who also won the French Open in 2021, talked about how she prepared herself mentally before taking the court.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was definitely enjoying the moment. I was really excited for this day. Before the match I was counting every minute until the match was coming up. When I walked from the locker room down here.. it\u2019s just very nice and a very special moment. Having that opportunity that I can see my name there and I can see the trophy.. it\u2019s super super special. I\u2019m really happy I can be here and experience this,\u201d Krejcikova added.<\/p>\n
Krejcikova will next face Caroline Dolehide, who defeated Arantxa Rus 6-2, 6-2.<\/p>\n
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