Barbora Krejcikova already faced plenty of pressure as she walked on Centre Court early Saturday afternoon, going up against one of the favorites of the fortnight in the quest to lift her second major singles title.
While famous faces are staples of Grand Slam tournaments, knowing that tennis legends and actors you’ve idolized are watching you doesn’t make playing one of the most important matches of your career any easier.
But with Maria Sharapova, Tom Cruise, Zendaya, Hugh Jackman and other big names looking on, No. 31 seed Krejcikova played her signature game to defeat No. 7 seed Jasmine Paolini in three sets, 6-2, 2-6, 6-4.
The Czech stayed more composed than Zendaya’s “Challengers” co-stars in the final match of the movie, but the action in SW19 was even more riveting, as Krejcikova was nearly broken twice to tie the third set at 5-5 before she managed to win her third championship point.
In case those celebrity sightings weren't enough, Krejcikova got to meet P!nk, as well as the Princess of Wales and her daughter, Princess Charlotte.
However, the newest Wimbledon champion wasn’t only cheered by the star-studded crowd. Fellow WTA player Victoria Azarenka, as well as Billie Jean King and Pam Shriver were sure to give Krejcikova her flowers, along with the Grand Slams, as she holds doubles titles from all four majors.
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