Barbora Krejcikova initially faced a challenging 4-0 deficit and lost the first set but mounted a remarkable comeback, ultimately defeating former champion Elena Rybakina 3-6 6-3 6-4 to secure her place in the Wimbledon final.
For the third time in their three career meetings, Krejcikova recovered from a set down to beat Rybakina!
In her first Wimbledon semifinal, with her previous best being the fourth round in 2021, Krejcikova struggled early against Rybakina, who initially appeared poised for her second final in London. The fourth-seeded Rybakina confidently started the match win a 4-0 lead, and even though she later dropped serve twice, she won the opening set with 19 winners to Krejcikova’s 3.
In the second set, Krejcikova fought off three break points before securing a pivotal break for a 4-2 lead, eventually clinching the set on her sixth set point. In the decisive third set, the 31st seed never faced a break point and capitalized on her lone break opportunity to go up 5-3.
Krejcikova concluded her debut Wimbledon semifinal in spectacular fashion, sealing victory with a love hold to advance to Saturday’s final against Jasmine Paolini. Paolini had earlier secured her spot with a thrilling three-set win over Donna Vekic on Thursday.
