Barbora Krejcikova: A Closer Look at the Wimbledon Champion
New Delhi: Barbora Krejcikova, a talented 28-year-old tennis player, secured her second Grand Slam title by emerging victorious in the 2024 Wimbledon women’s championship. In a thrilling three-set match, she defeated Jasmine Paolini on Saturday, solidifying her position as a formidable force in the world of tennis.
Exploring Krejcikova’s Life and Career
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Lego enthusiast
Krejcikova’s interests extend beyond the tennis court, as she is an enthusiastic Lego collector. Her diverse collection includes intricate models like the Milky Way and a figure of Dobby from the Harry Potter series. She even dreams of constructing a Lego model of the Wimbledon Centre Court in the future.
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Significant change
The player underwent a notable change in her professional support team, parting ways with coach Ales Kartus in July of the previous year. Since then, she has been working with Pavel Motl, a former schoolmate, in a less traditional coaching capacity. Motl emphasizes their collaborative journey rather than a typical coach-athlete relationship.
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Staying with locals
Krejcikova adopts a non-traditional approach during tournaments, choosing to reside with a local family at Wimbledon for the past decade. This decision mirrors her late coach Jana Novotna’s preferences, who also stayed with the same family and won Wimbledon in 1998. Krejcikova credits Novotna’s influence for shaping her career and game philosophy.
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Paris Olympics dream
Looking ahead, Krejcikova aims to participate in the Paris Olympics alongside Katerina Siniakova to defend their doubles title from the Tokyo Olympics. Despite a temporary split, the duo’s reunion for the Olympic games reflects their shared aspirations for success.
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Missing school for tennis
From a young age, Krejcikova demonstrated dedication to her tennis career, using junior finals as an opportunity to skip school. Her strategic approach highlights her determination and passion for the sport.