Krejcikova: "I am very proud to have never given up."

It has been very intense days for Barbora Krejcikova who, after defeating Jelena Ostapenko in the semifinals, was getting ready to also play in the doubles category. Although she didn't clinch the victory in the doubles, the Czech player appears happy before the media at being in the semifinals of Wimbledon 2024, where she will face off against Elena Rybakina.

Her best moment after months of ups and downs

"It has been a very complicated year, with many ups and downs, especially with all the illnesses I have had this season," explains Barbora. "I felt like I started well, reaching the quarterfinals in Australia. I had good feelings. After that, I don't know why, my body was not on the same page. I am extremely proud of never giving up, of being here, of having the energy and strength to overcome it and fight to show my best tennis," says the Czech player.

"I have a great atmosphere here, the family I am staying with. They are a key factor, I feel very relaxed. I also have a great team around me that helps me every day to enjoy the moment. What surprises me the most is reaching the semifinals. I was very out of shape. Every time I returned, I got sick. I won two matches before Wimbledon, I did not expect to go this far."

Her next opponent: Elena Rybakina

"We have played a couple of times, she is a great player. She has been a champion here so she knows the court. She knows how to play on grass, she is very dangerous, she has many weapons. She knows how to respond to everything, I hope it will be a great battle."

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