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French Open champion Mirra Andreeva in tears after early Wimbledon exit

From ABC Australia · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Barbora Krejčíková defeated French Open champion Mirra Andreeva in a dramatic Wimbledon upset, winning 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 after saving multiple match points.
  • Andreeva, visibly upset, struggled to process the loss in her post-match press conference, requiring tissues and pausing to compose herself.
  • Other top players like Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, and Naomi Osaka advanced in their respective matches.

Barbora Krejčíková secured a significant upset at Wimbledon, eliminating the in-form French Open champion Mirra Andreeva in a grueling three-set match. The Czech player, a former Wimbledon champion herself, battled back from a set down to win 4-6, 7-5, 6-4, ultimately converting her fourth match point after saving six against her opponent.

What a match.

— Barbora KrejčíkováSumming up the dramatic encounter after her victory.

Andreeva, the fifth seed and a recent Grand Slam winner, displayed visible frustration throughout the match, smashing her racket and later struggling to hold back tears during her post-match press conference. "I think I'm gonna need a couple of days," she said, pausing to wipe away tears when asked about processing the emotional defeat. She indicated a need to consult her team about her next steps on the tour.

I think I'm gonna need a couple of days.

— Mirra AndreevaResponding to a question about processing the emotional loss.

The match also featured unusual interruptions, including a lengthy game where Andreeva's bead bracelet broke, requiring ball kids and the umpire to help clean up the court. Spectators also kept an eye on England's World Cup match, with cheers erupting for Harry Kane's goals.

Sorry. It's gonna take some time. Maybe a couple days. Then I'm gonna be back to practice for hard courts.

— Mirra AndreevaContinuing her response about the emotional impact of the defeat.

Meanwhile, top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka advanced smoothly, as did Coco Gauff, who survived a tough three-set battle against Solana Sierra. Gauff came back from a break down in the final set and saved match points in the tiebreaker to secure her win.

When she had to serve for the match I just reminded myself that I'm a great returner as well.

— Coco GauffExplaining her comeback in her own match.
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