Defending Wimbledon Champion Krejcikova Knocked Out by Navarro

At Wimbledon 2025, seven-time champion Novak Djokovic celebrated his 100th match win at the tournament, advancing to the last 16 and aiming to match Roger Federer's record of eight titles and surpass Margaret Court's all-time major count with his 25th major. Meanwhile, defending women's champion Barbora Krejcikova, hampered by injuries and physical distress, was defeated in a tearful third-round match by No. 10 seed Emma Navarro in three sets, marking yet another early exit for a defending champion at the All England Club. Krejcikova showed signs of severe fatigue and had her blood pressure checked during the match, ultimately succumbing despite a high number of winners, while Navarro played with remarkable consistency and fewer unforced errors. This loss continued a pattern at Wimbledon where the women's singles title has not been successfully defended since Serena Williams in 2016, with eight different champions over the past nine years. Other top seeds, including Aryna Sabalenka, Mirra Andreeva, and Iga Swiatek, remain in contention as the tournament progresses. Djokovic's milestone win and Krejcikova's emotional exit highlight the ongoing mix of veteran excellence and emerging talent at this year's Wimbledon.