Defending champion Barbora Krejcikova suffered an emotional and painful exit from Wimbledon on Saturday, while Novak Djokovic cruised to his 100th career victory at the All England Club with a commanding performance. On a day of high drama and historic milestones, contrasting fortunes for the Czech star and the Serbian legend took center stage.
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Krejcikova, seeded 17th, was reduced to tears during her third-round clash on Court One as she succumbed 3-6, 7-6(4), 1-6 to American 10th seed Emma Navarro. Battling ongoing injury issues, the two-time Grand Slam winner appeared physically drained in the final set, capping off a difficult few months marred by fitness setbacks.
"I was definitely enjoying myself and feeling quite well. Suddenly out of nowhere I just lost all my energy and couldn’t really gain it back," Krejcikova said. "It’s very sad for me and very unfortunate."
Since lifting the Wimbledon trophy in 2023, Krejcikova has been plagued by a back injury, an early French Open exit, and a recent thigh strain that forced her out of Eastbourne. Despite valiant efforts earlier in the tournament, including a tough win over Caroline Dolehide, her body ultimately gave way.
Meanwhile, Djokovic showed no signs of slowing down at age 38. The seven-time Wimbledon champion demolished compatriot Miomir Kecmanovic 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 in under two hours to reach the fourth round for a 17th time.
"It’s very historic. It sounds very nice," said Djokovic, who celebrated with his daughter from the players’ box. "Wimbledon is a favourite tournament and a dream for so many players. Any history I make at my favourite tournament, I’m blessed."
Djokovic now trails only Roger Federer (105) and Martina Navratilova (120) in all-time Wimbledon match wins and will face Australian Alex De Minaur next.
Elsewhere, men’s top seed Jannik Sinner advanced smoothly with a 6-1, 6-3, 6-1 demolition of Pedro Martinez, losing just 17 games across three matches — the fewest in the Open Era since Jan Kodes in 1972.
Women’s fourth seed Elena Rybakina and Britain’s Jack Draper were among the other notable exits on a dramatic day at SW19.
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Krejcikova, seeded 17th, was reduced to tears during her third-round clash on Court One as she succumbed 3-6, 7-6(4), 1-6 to American 10th seed Emma Navarro. Battling ongoing injury issues, the two-time Grand Slam winner appeared physically drained in the final set, capping off a difficult few months marred by fitness setbacks.
"I was definitely enjoying myself and feeling quite well. Suddenly out of nowhere I just lost all my energy and couldn’t really gain it back," Krejcikova said. "It’s very sad for me and very unfortunate."
Since lifting the Wimbledon trophy in 2023, Krejcikova has been plagued by a back injury, an early French Open exit, and a recent thigh strain that forced her out of Eastbourne. Despite valiant efforts earlier in the tournament, including a tough win over Caroline Dolehide, her body ultimately gave way.
Meanwhile, Djokovic showed no signs of slowing down at age 38. The seven-time Wimbledon champion demolished compatriot Miomir Kecmanovic 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 in under two hours to reach the fourth round for a 17th time.
"It’s very historic. It sounds very nice," said Djokovic, who celebrated with his daughter from the players’ box. "Wimbledon is a favourite tournament and a dream for so many players. Any history I make at my favourite tournament, I’m blessed."
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Djokovic now trails only Roger Federer (105) and Martina Navratilova (120) in all-time Wimbledon match wins and will face Australian Alex De Minaur next.
Elsewhere, men’s top seed Jannik Sinner advanced smoothly with a 6-1, 6-3, 6-1 demolition of Pedro Martinez, losing just 17 games across three matches — the fewest in the Open Era since Jan Kodes in 1972.
Women’s fourth seed Elena Rybakina and Britain’s Jack Draper were among the other notable exits on a dramatic day at SW19.
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