Krejcikova holds on to the throne at Wimbledon: "That title will always help me"

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Yesterday, we were just one set away from witnessing the current Wimbledon champion packing her bags in the first round one year later. That was the danger Barbora Krejcikova was facing, arriving in London with a negative record, minimal wins this season, and lacking confidence to compete. However, the Czech found a way to turn the match around against Alexandra Eala and advance another step on the board. Later, in the press conference, we could see her conveying all the relief obtained after the victory.

A very satisfying victory

"First of all, I have to thank everyone. I couldn't be happier with this win since the match was really tough. It's the first round, but we all know how challenging it is to get into these kinds of tournaments. I'm very pleased to have gone through the first round and be in the second round already, but I hope to keep going further; it's great to be back in the temple of tennis, a place as special as this."

Debut on Centre Court

"It was definitely a very enjoyable experience; I really enjoyed the walk from the locker room, going down the stairs in front of the door, to stepping onto the court. At that moment, when the doors open, you have a feeling of... I don't know, it's something very beautiful, an unforgettable experience. The truth is, it's something I was looking forward to since last year. I'm happy to have had the chance to go through it and feel it this way."

Tactical change against Eala

"In the first set, she did everything better, especially at the key points of each game, she offered a high level of tennis. To be honest, I watched some of her matches, but what she played in those matches wasn't the same as what she played today; it was completely different tennis. Maybe at first, I was a bit lost due to the way I expected her to play. On the other hand, the important thing is that I found a way to turn it around, point by point, one after another, and that was the key to eventually gaining an advantage in the second set."

Withdrawal in Eastbourne and starting from scratch

"It's still the first match, so you never know what might come. It's clear that last week in Eastbourne, things didn't go well for me; it was unfortunate that I had to retire, although I think the two matches I played there were good. You had hopes of raising my level and keep playing as well as I did in Eastbourne, but you never know, each tournament is different. The grass is also different, so I'm happy with this victory, happy to be in the second round."

Champion title in 2024

"In a way, it's helping me; I think the result I achieved here last year is something I always carry within, it will always contribute to me. It makes me feel good, sometimes it makes me much stronger mentally, even though this is an individual sport, you're constantly battling against multiple factors, each week is a new story. Today, for example, I'm proud to have stayed mentally in the game throughout, fighting for every ball and turning the score around."

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