Even the greatest on the circuit is being tested at the 2025 Wimbledon; such has been the story so far. It doesn’t matter if you are the defending Champion, because the competition is fierce. And having Emma Navarro on the other side of the net makes the equation all the more difficult. That was exactly the case for Barbora Krejcikova, for whom the moment got too big as she tried to delay the inevitable. But in a touching gesture, the spectators helped her get through it, showing that beauty always prevails in sport.
The Tennis Letter shared a tweet from the 3rd round match between Emma Navarro and 2024 Champion Krejcikova, played on July 5th. It read, “Barbora Krejcikova looking very emotional at the back of the court before serving to stay in the match against Emma Navarro at Wimbledon. The crowd cheers & gets behind her. The reigning champion… this tournament means so much to her.”
Barbora Krejcikova looking very emotional at the back of the court before serving to stay in the match against Emma Navarro at Wimbledon.
The crowd cheers & gets behind her.
The reigning champion… this tournament means so much to her. pic.twitter.com/LH0uME85lO
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) July 5, 2025
The Czech international started well against her American opponent, grabbing the first set 6-2. But then, Navarro started her comeback, overwhelming the 29-year-old. At one point, Krejcikova couldn’t fight back her tears as she stood against the green barricades, trying to collect herself. She tried her best, and the fans at the court knew that. It’s sad, this game. Champions go up against one another where only one can be the winner. Emma Navarro’s charge for Wimbledon continues.
The story is developing…
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