Wimbledon Champion Krejcikova Wins Eastbourne Opener Saving Two Match Points

Barbora Krejcikova made a remarkable comeback at the Eastbourne Open, saving two match points to defeat Britain's Harriet Dart 6-3, 6-7(4), 7-5 in a tense, rain-affected match. Returning from a back injury that sidelined her since November, Krejcikova battled challenging windy conditions and a time violation to secure her first singles win of the grass season, just a week before defending her Wimbledon title. Despite Dart's strong performance and having two match points in the deciding set, Krejcikova's resilience allowed her to break serve and clinch the victory. This win marked only Krejcikova's second singles victory of the year, as she had a delayed start to her season. The tournament also featured notable performances from British number one Emma Raducanu, who overcame Ann Li, and an upset where Kimberly Birrell defeated former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin. Krejcikova's next opponent is Jodie Burrage as she prepares for Wimbledon.