‘It’s crazy’: Unseeded Vondrousova stuns Jabeur to win Wimbledon
SMA NEWS – LONDON
Czech Republic’s Marketa Vondrousova defeated Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur in staight sets to win the Wimbledon women’s singles final on Saturday. Vondrousova won the title clash 6-4, 6-4.
The 24-year-old Vondrousova became the first unseeded player to win the Wimbledon women’s singles title in the professional era, leaving sixth seed Jabeur as the runner-up for the second successive year.
Vondrousova joins Jana Novotna and Petra Kvitova as the only Czech women to win a Wimbledon title.
She is just the ninth unseeded champion at a Grand Slam tournament.
Vondrousova becomes first unseeded woman to win Wimbledon in Open era
Jabeur was bidding to become the first Arab player to win a Grand Slam title and the first African woman to win one of the four majors.
“It’s going to be a tough day but I am not going to give up,” she said while wiping away her tears.
“It’s the most painful loss of my career. but we’re going to make it one day, I promise you I’m not going to give up.”
She produced a nervy display under the Centre Court roof, however, and Vondrousova, who had wrist surgery last year and missed the tournament, stayed cool to claim the title.
Vondrousova’s triumph completed a remarkable comeback after a rash of injuries stalled her promising career.
“After everything I’ve been through – I had a cast on this time last year – and now I can’t believe I’m holding this trophy,” said Vondrousova who was sidelined with a wrist injury in 2022.
