Janice R. Andrews
Today, a new Wimbledon champion will be crowned as Jasmine Paolini competes for the coveted Venus Rosewater Dish against Barbora Krejcikova in the women’s final. With two first-time Wimbledon singles finalists facing off in the unexpected final, the tournament has been full of surprises.
Paolini’s Breakthrough Season
The tennis season’s breakout sensation is none other than Jasmine Paolini. The 28-year-old Italian is the first Italian woman to compete in the Wimbledon final after making headlines last month when she advanced to the French Open final. Paolini had never made it past the first round at Wimbledon until this year, which made her run to the championship match all the more amazing.
The Comeback of Krejcikova
The slight favourite going into the final is Barbora Krejcikova. The 2021 French Open winner is a Czech player who has already won two Wimbledon doubles titles. This year, Krejcikova has made an incredible comeback, displaying her talent and willpower.
To get to the final, both players had to fight really hard. In the longest-ever women’s semifinal at Wimbledon, Paolini defeated Donna Vekic, while Krejcikova defeated Elena Rybakina, the defending champion. With both players vying for a record £2.7 million and the chance to become the latest champions to win Wimbledon, the final match promises to be intense.
Djokovic Facing the Fury of the Crowd
In other Wimbledon news, after setting up a much awaited rematch with Carlos Alcaraz in the men’s final, which is set for Sunday afternoon, Novak Djokovic was jeered by several members of the Centre Court audience on Friday night. Djokovic’s interactions with the fans overshadowed his straight-sets victory over Lorenzo Musetti. Following his victory, Djokovic pretended to play the violin for his six-year-old daughter, but some fans jeered him.
Highlights of Today
- At 2:00 PM BST on Centre Court, Jasmine Paolini and Barbora Krejcikova will square off in the Wimbledon women’s final.
- After a breakout season, Paolini became the first Italian woman to ever make it to the Wimbledon final.
- Former French Open champion Krejcikova is having a great return year and hopes to add a Wimbledon singles championship to her list of accomplishments.
- On Sunday, the men’s final will feature a rematch between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz.
Follow along for real-time updates and standings from the Wimbledon women’s final. Will Paolini’s incredible season come to an end in victory, or will Krejcikova’s background and aptitude win her the championship? Watch the entire newest event as it happens.
