Krejcikova rallies past Andreeva into Wimbledon third round

Former Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova staged a comeback on Centre Court, defeating rising star Mirra Andreeva 4-6 7-5 6-4 to reach the third round of the tournament. The Czech player battled back after losing the first set, ultimately prevailing in a grueling match that saw Andreeva save six match points.

Andreeva, the fifth seed and recent French Open champion, started strongly against Krejcikova, who is 19 years old. However, Krejcikova found her form in the second set and forced a decider. In the final set, Andreeva's frustration was evident as she fought to stay in the match, but Krejcikova's determination secured her victory.

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What a match. This is the fifth time I've played Mirra I think and it's always been a huge fight. She's such a young and unique player. She has everything in front of her. Very difficult match, but I'm really happy that we were able to put on a great show. We were fighting till the very last point.

"What a match. This is the fifth time I've played Mirra I think and it's always been a huge fight," Krejcikova said after the match. "She's such a young and unique player. She has everything in front of her. Very difficult match, but I'm really happy that we were able to put on a great show. We were fighting till the very last point."

Krejcikova expressed her pride in winning on "the best court in the world." She will next face her Czech compatriot Nikola Bartunkova. Meanwhile, Andreeva was left to contemplate her early exit after her success in Paris.

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I'm extremely proud I managed to win on this beautiful Centre Court. The best court in the world.