Barbora Krejcikova claimed her first Wimbledon title and second major after defeating Jasmine Paolini in an impressive three sets of 6-2 2-6 6-4 to win the ladies’ singles final.
The 31st-seeded dominated the opening set with some ferocious serving before former world No. 2, Paolini roared back in the second, before the match went to a deciding third set, where the 28-year-old from the Czech Republic overcame Paolini in the third and final set - breaking her opponent's serve to win 6-4.
Speaking after the match, Krejcikova said: "I don't have any words right now. It's unreal what just happened. The best day of my tennis career and the best day of my life.
"I want to congratulate Jasmine and her team, she fought for every single ball, in the end I was the lucky one, but it's amazing what she's been able to achieve in such a short period.
"I was just telling myself to be brave. It was such a difficult match, a great final, a great competition and I'm super happy to be standing here enjoying this moment."
She added: "I think nobody's going to believe I won Wimbledon. I still can't believe it. Two weeks ago I had a very tough match, 7-5 in the third set and I wasn't in good shape.
"I was injured and ill and didn't have a good start to the season and now I'm Wimbledon winner. How did that happen?"
Holding her second grand slam runners-up trophy, Paolini said: "To see this stadium full is a dream come true and to play on this stage.
"I want to congratulate Barbora, you played unbelievably, you play such beautiful tennis so congratulations to you and your team."
