Krejcikova reveals the keys to Czech tennis success

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Barbora Krejcikova continues to make steady progress at Wimbledon. The 2024 tournament champion is now in the round of 16 of this edition after defeating Hannah Klugman, Mirra Andreeva, and Nikola Bartunkova. She will now seek to take another step forward against another compatriot, Karolina Muchova.

The Czech tennis player dreams of defending the title she won two years ago and, after overcoming the young Bartunkova in a demanding match between compatriots, she took the opportunity to analyze the immense potential of the new generation of Czech tennis, explain the keys to her country's success, and advocate for a playing style that has made her one of the most complete players on the circuit.

Bartunkova, a promising talent with a great future

"The match was really tough. It's always challenging to play against another Czech player. Nikola is very young, and I believe she has tremendous potential. I have trained with her several times, but today she played much faster than during our practice sessions. We fought for every game, and it was a very tough match. I've known her since she was 12 years old, so I've been able to witness her entire evolution. She has improved a lot since then; now she is taking her first steps on the circuit and is still learning how to compete at this level. I think she has enormous potential, a wide range of strokes, enjoys approaching the net, serves very well, and today she put a lot of pressure on me with her returns. Additionally, she is very athletic, has great hands, varies the pace well with slices and drop shots. She just needs experience, to play more matches, and to stay healthy. I hope she does very well in the future."

Krejcikova and the pride of belonging to the Czech tennis school

"When I started playing, I was a girl from a small town and had no idea about the number of great Czech players there were. I started playing just because of my brother; I loved tennis and watched it on TV, but I didn't truly grasp our history until I arrived at the National Tennis Center and started training there. That's when I saw all those players and understood how rich Czech tennis history is. It really made me feel proud, very proud of our country, and how, being such a small nation, we are able to produce so many great athletes, not only in tennis but also in other sports. Obviously, that motivated me 100%."

What is the secret to Czech tennis success?

"I think it's a combination of many things, not just one. I would say we have great coaches, we also have a great training system. Moreover, there are numerous tournaments throughout the season and team competitions; from a young age, we play singles and doubles almost every weekend. We can constantly practice against each other, and in clubs, there are always many children practicing together, so it's many things at the same time. I also believe that the mindset we have as a country helps us continue to produce so many great athletes."

Her unmistakable style, a tennis game that flows naturally

"My sliced backhand works on grass, but also on other surfaces. It's just part of how I play. I don't think too much about whether it works better or worse depending on the court; it's something I do naturally, and it's the tennis I want to play. I'm very happy that it's proving effective."

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