Summary

  1. Watch how Krejcikova won Wimbledonpublished at 16:21 British Summer Time 13 July

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    Media caption,

    Krejcikova secures first ever Wimbledon title

  2. Postpublished at 16:18 British Summer Time 13 July

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    There can't be a better feeling in sport than getting to celebrate the winning moment with your nearest and dearest.

    Barbora Krejcikova celebrates with her familyImage source, Getty Images
  3. Postpublished at 16:18 British Summer Time 13 July

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    Jasmine Paolini will be up to a career-high of fifth in the world, up from seventh, when the rankings are updated on Monday.

    With this victory, Barbora Krejcikova will spring up 22 places in the rankings from 32nd to 10th.

    More importantly, she has her hands on the Venus Rosewater Dish trophy and she is the 2024 Wimbledon women's singles champion.

    Barbora KrejcikovaImage source, Getty Images
  4. Postpublished at 16:15 British Summer Time 13 July

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    What a run it has been for Jasmine Paolini, who had never won a match here before this tournament.

    But, just as it was in the French Open final in May, she has to settle for the runners-up trophy.

  5. Postpublished at 16:13 British Summer Time 13 July

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    Jasmine Paolini, with her mum among those taking pictures, collects her runner-up trophy. Just as she has been throughout the tournament, Paolini is smiling, although this defeat must be hurting her inside.

    jasmine paoliniImage source, Getty Images
  6. Postpublished at 16:11 British Summer Time 13 July

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    A table, covered in a British flag, is placed on a carpet near the baseline at one end of the court. On it sit the trophies that are soon to be handed out.

    A line of ball kids is formed as those presenting the trophies can walk through that corrider out into the arena.

  7. Postpublished at 16:09 British Summer Time 13 July

    Barbora Krejcikova. The 2024 women's singles champion.

    Barbora KrejcikovaImage source, Getty Images
  8. 'Emotional to watch'published at 16:09 British Summer Time 13 July

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    Naomi Broady
    British player on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds

    It's really emotional to watch isn't it? Krejcikova has just been swallowed up by her team, her family, her friends. But thoughts for Paolini who has to sit and watch.

  9. Postpublished at 16:09 British Summer Time 13 July

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    Joe Rindl
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    That final game was extraordinary, in fact the whole match was absolutely gripping.

    Barbora Krejcikova runs over to her box and is currently in the middle of the biggest group hug Centre Court has ever seen.

    In the sunshine at Wimbledon we have a new women's singles champion.

  10. Postpublished at 16:08 British Summer Time 13 July

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    Ashleigh Barty
    Three-time Grand Slam champion on BBC TV

    Jasmine Paolini has brought spark and life. She has so much to proud of and what an exceptional couple of months she's had. She's brought so much to the women's game.

    barbora krejcikova and jasmine paoliniImage source, Getty Images
  11. Postpublished at 16:08 British Summer Time 13 July

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    As Jasmine Paolini sits in her seat, Barbora Krejcikova walks up the stairs, climbs over the barrier and into the players' box to celebrate with her team.

    All those years of practise, toil and hard work have all been for this moment now.

  12. game, set and match

    Krejcikova wins Wimbledon titlepublished at 16:05 British Summer Time 13 July

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    BARBORA KREJCIKOVA WINS THE WIMBLEDON WOMEN'S SINGLES TITLE!

    Jasmine Paolini goes long. She had saved two championship points, but can't hold off a third.

    Krejcikova can celebrate. What a victory for her in one hour 56 minutes.

    barbora krejcikovaImage source, Getty Images
  13. Postpublished at 16:05 British Summer Time 13 July

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    Emily Salley
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    I don't know how everyone else is holding out, but my nerves are shattered!

  14. Postpublished at 16:05 British Summer Time 13 July

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    Joe Rindl
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    I can't take this anymore, the tension is unreal!

  15. Postpublished at 16:05 British Summer Time 13 July

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    Paolini nets, giving Krejcikova a third championship point. The crowd try to rally Paolini one more time.

  16. Paolini saves championship point againpublished at 16:04 British Summer Time 13 July

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    A sliced backhand from Krejcikova nets, Paolini saves a second championship point.

  17. Postpublished at 16:03 British Summer Time 13 July

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    Ace, championship point number two.

  18. Postpublished at 16:03 British Summer Time 13 July

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    Ashleigh Barty
    Three-time Grand Slam champion on BBC TV

    Krejcikova is forcing herself to be brave and continue being aggressive.

  19. Krejcikova saves break pointpublished at 16:03 British Summer Time 13 July

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    Krejcikova finds the corner with a forehand, Paolini challenges but the call was good. Deuce.

    jasmine paoliniImage source, Getty Images
  20. 'What a point'published at 16:02 British Summer Time 13 July

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    Naomi Broady
    British player on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds

    What a point from Paolini. People are standing on their feet!