Krejcikova Advances After Comeback Wimbledon Win

Defending champion Barbora Krejcikova won her opening match at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, overcoming Alexandra Eala 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 after a challenging start and recent injury setbacks. Krejcikova, seeded 17th this year, avoided a rare first-round exit for a defending women's champion by adjusting her game mid-match. Eala, fresh off an Eastbourne final and a strong season, pushed Krejcikova before ultimately falling. Krejcikova expressed relief and happiness at returning to Wimbledon, focusing on enjoying her time rather than feeling pressure to defend her title. Elsewhere in the tournament, Carlos Alcaraz seeks a third consecutive men's Wimbledon crown. Emma Raducanu, now back in the top 40, returns to her home Grand Slam after multiple surgeries, looking to make a strong impression.