Krejcikova Wins 2024 Wimbledon, Honors Novotna

Barbora Krejcikova won the 2024 Wimbledon women's singles title, marking her second Grand Slam victory after the 2021 French Open. She defeated Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 in a match filled with tension and unpredictability. Krejcikova emotionally paid tribute to her late mentor, Jana Novotna, who had encouraged her to pursue a professional tennis career before passing away in 2017. This victory continues the trend of Czech women excelling at Wimbledon, following Petra Kvitová and Markéta Vondroušová. Despite a challenging season marked by injuries and illness, Krejcikova's determination and skill led her to this significant triumph.