Wimbledon 2024 LIVE! Krejcikova vs Paolini in women's final
Today at Wimbledon, all eyes are on the women's singles final where Barbora Krejcikova will face off against Jasmine Paolini. Krejcikova, a Czech player and former French Open champion, will be up against the Italian seventh seed, Paolini, who is currently in great form and has made it to her second consecutive Grand Slam final after an impressive performance at Roland Garros last month.
Paolini was easily defeated by the top-ranked player in the world, Iga Swiatek, in Paris. However, she did not let that loss affect her performance as she went on to reach the semi-finals in Eastbourne and now another final in a major tournament. Along the way, she defeated players such as Madison Keys, Emma Navarro, and Donna Vekic, with the latter match being the longest semi-final in Wimbledon history.
Meanwhile, Krejcikova, who used to be ranked No2 in the world and No1 in doubles, secured her first Grand Slam title at the French Open three years ago. She made an impressive comeback against favorite Elena Rybakina in the semi-finals, giving her the confidence to aim for more major victories. She had previously defeated Paolini in 2018, setting the stage for an exciting match in the women's singles final at Wimbledon. Stay updated on the Krejcikova vs Paolini match with live coverage by Dom Smith below!
Krejcikova and Paolini's most recent updates
Paolini Beats Krejcikova 2-6, 3-0
When the score was 40-15 and the audience at Centre Court was strongly supporting her, she made a mistake without much stress, bringing the score to 40-30.
Next, her drop shot attempt hits the net and doesn't make it over. It's now deuce.
When she arrived, she managed to save a crucial point and win the game. With a 3-0 lead in the second set, the situation has completely changed!
Paolini Defeats Krejcikova 2-6, 2-0
Paolini appears to be in a good rhythm now, celebrating with a fist pump as she leads 0-30 in this second set with a service game already secured.
Before long, she loses her composure as Krejcikova keeps hitting the ball into the net. The first break of the second set belongs to Paolini.
Paolini Defeats Krejcikova 2-6, 1-0
In the midst of the second set, Paolini is eager to bounce back quickly after the letdown of losing the first set.
Both players made mistakes that were not forced, resulting in a tie of 15-15. Paolini took advantage of some unusual errors by Krejcikova and celebrated with her team as she won the first game while serving.
Ace Krejcikova showcased her skills on the court with a powerful forehand winner that left the crowd cheering in excitement.
Paolini struggled to win three set points for Krejcikova, who only needed one to take the first set. Krejcikova secures the first set here on Centre Court.
A fantastic serve by Paolini gets the fans excited and hoping she can turn the match around in this lopsided first set. Following a great shot by Krejcikova, she makes an error at the net, giving Paolini a 30-15 lead.
Krejcikova quickly misses a shot outside the lines, allowing Paolini to win her second game and keep herself in the set.
The situation is not looking good for Paolini as she quickly falls behind 40-0 without any signs of turning things around. Krejcikova is dominating the match, forcing Paolini to run all over the court.
Krejcikova wins the fifth game against Paolini with an amazing forehand shot that lands on the baseline. Paolini tries to dispute it, but her challenge is unsuccessful.
Paolini quickly falls behind in her second service game, losing the first two points with a forehand shot that goes out of bounds. However, she manages to even the score at 30-30.
After trying a shot that went just past the baseline, she realized it was out. Being at 30-40 meant it was a break point, and she ended up hitting the net. The Italian player found herself in a tough spot in the first set, trailing 1-4.
Krejcikova's combination of accuracy and strength is proving to be a challenge. She serves an ace to take a 15-0 lead, followed by a perfectly placed winner to go up 30-0.
An amazing play gives Krejcikova the upper hand and excites the audience — high lobs, sneaky drop shots, powerful smashes, a winning shot — followed by a perfectly placed ace that helps Krejcikova maintain her serve.
Paolini got lucky at 0-15 when she hit a forehand shot that barely landed in bounds. Now the score is 0-30.
Next, she scores a point with an ace and follows it up with a fantastic winner that catches Krejcikova off guard. The score is now tied at 30-30. This should boost the Italian player's confidence.
The Italian clenched their fists in excitement as Krejcikova made a mistake under pressure and hit the ball into the net.
Paolini set up for a winning shot, but Krejcikova thwarted her with a brave drop shot that left Paolini with no opportunity to retaliate.
She successfully maintained her serve. And it was crucial for her to do so.
Skilled serving from Krejcikova at the beginning, end, and throughout her service game. She maintains a perfect game, showcasing her impressive talent at the start of the match.
