Summary

  1. Rybakina holdspublished at 18:14 British Summer Time 11 July

    *Krejcikova 3-6 2-2 Rybakina

    Rybakina looks onImage source, Getty Images

    Barbora Krejcikova continues to find it difficult to read what kind of serve she is going to be facing as Elena Rybakina switches it up and goes down the middle for a 40-30 lead.

    The 2022 Wimbledon champion gets the hold due to a Krejcikova unforced error.

    We stay on serve in this second set.

  2. 'Something has clicked for Krejcikova'published at 18:10 British Summer Time 11 July

    Krejcikova 3-6 2-1 Rybakina*

    Chanda Rubin
    American former world number six on BBC One

    All of a sudden something has clicked for Krejcikova in this game - she's being aggressive and coming to the net.

  3. Krejcikova holdspublished at 18:10 British Summer Time 11 July

    Krejcikova 3-6 2-1 Rybakina*

    Barbora Krejcikova decides to step up the aggression with a serve and volley to lead 40-15.

    But getting over the line on serve is proving difficult for Krejcikova as she invites Elena Rybakina back into the game with a stray backhand. Deuce.

    Krejcikova saves a break point and goes on to hold.

    These service games are taking a lot out of the Czech.

    Krejcikova gesturesImage source, PA Media
  4. 'Krejcikova is in this now'published at 18:06 British Summer Time 11 July

    *Krejcikova 3-6 1-1 Rybakina

    Marion Bartoli
    Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 live and BBC Sounds

    I think Krejcikova had the right attitude, the right body language at the start of the match, but Rybakina was playing too good and hitting winner after winner.

    But now Krejcikova is serving to the body more, exposing the forehand side and she is very much more into it now.

  5. Watch: Rybakina wraps up first setpublished at 18:03 British Summer Time 11 July

    *Krejcikova 3-6 1-1 Rybakina

    Media caption,

    Rybakina takes the first set against Krejcikova

  6. 'Rybakina showing variety'published at 18:02 British Summer Time 11 July

    *Krejcikova 3-6 1-1 Rybakina

    Chanda Rubin
    American former world number six on BBC One

    Rybakina showing some variety with her serve there, she can go hard or a little flatter.

    Krejcikova is not able to control it.

  7. Rybakina holdspublished at 18:02 British Summer Time 11 July

    *Krejcikova 3-6 1-1 Rybakina

    Elena Rybakina responds well with a 30-0 lead but invites Barbora Krejcikova back in with another loose volley finding the net.

    Some great variation in the Rybakina serve keeps Krejcikova guessing the Czech fires long on return to concede the game.

  8. 'Krejcikova needs be more aggressive'published at 17:58 British Summer Time 11 July

    Krejcikova 3-6 1-0 Rybakina*

    Chanda Rubin
    American former world number six on BBC One

    A couple of wild misses from Krejcikova - she needed to do a reset. She can not afford to go down.

    On this surface it favours Rybakina with her style of play.

    That first game was so crucial, Krejcikova needs to be a bit more aggressive but it she has to be strategic.

  9. Krejcikova holdspublished at 17:57 British Summer Time 11 July

    Krejcikova 3-6 1-0 Rybakina*

    Barbora Krejcikova was on the backfoot and chasing for the entirety of that first set but she's on serve to start the second and has a chance for a fresh start.

    Elena Rybakina wants to try and keep the momentum firmly on her side, though, and gets to deuce with a cross-court forehand.

    Krejcikova saves a break point and then an unforced Rybakina error gets the hold.

    Barbora Krejcikova servesImage source, Getty Images
  10. 'Hard to stay with Rybakina'published at 17:53 British Summer Time 11 July

    *Krejcikova 3-6 0-0 Rybakina

    Laura Robson
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds

    I'm just impressed Krejcikova has been able to keep it this close in the first set given how well Rybakina started the match. How good her ground stokes were, it's hard to stay with her at times.

  11. 'Rybakina is dictating'published at 17:52 British Summer Time 11 July

    *Krejcikova 3-6 0-0 Rybakina

    Chanda Rubin
    American former world number six on BBC One

    Overall a very good start for Rybakina looking at the some of the numbers.

    She is the one who has been dictating.

    Stats
  12. Game and first set - Rybakinapublished at 17:51 British Summer Time 11 July

    *Krejcikova 3-6 Rybakina

    Media caption,

    Rybakina takes the first set against Krejcikova

    Elena Rybakina must have thought she was going to wrap up this first set much quicker after racing through the first four games but Barbora Krejcikova has kept her honest.

    After dropping two service games, Rybakina holds to 15 with a net volley to seal the deal.

  13. 'Krejcikova made something out of nothing'published at 17:49 British Summer Time 11 July

    Krejcikova 3-5 Rybakina*

    Chanda Rubin
    American former world number six on BBC One

    Krejcikova needed something and she got a slight bit of help from Rybakina.

    Krejcikova has stayed motivated and made something out of nothing.

  14. Krejcikova holdspublished at 17:48 British Summer Time 11 July

    Krejcikova 3-5 Rybakina*

    Barbora Krejcikova continues to find her feet in this match goes on to hold for the first time.

    A massive turnaround and another box ticked.

    Barbora Krejcikova of Czechia plays a backhandImage source, Getty Images
  15. Boshpublished at 17:47 British Summer Time 11 July

    Krejcikova 2-5 Rybakina*

    Laura Robson
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds

    I was literally right about to say bosh because she was ready to put that forehand away... she was almost walking to the change of ends.

  16. Postpublished at 17:46 British Summer Time 11 July

    Krejcikova 2-5 Rybakina*

    The crowd are slowly filtering back to Centre Court, having dipped out to stretch their legs and get refreshments after that record-breaking semi-final earlier, and the umpire has to keep reminding those returning to their seats to keep the noise down.

    Barbora Krejcikova continues to struggle on serve and a wayward forehand hands Elena Rybakina two break points.

    Rybakina passes up the first opportunity - going wide - and spurns a golden chance to take it second time round when she winds up for a volley before slamming into the net. Deuce.

  17. Postpublished at 17:46 British Summer Time 11 July

    Krejcikova 2-5 Rybakina*

    Chanda Rubin
    American former world number six on BBC One

    Looking at the back hand spin from both players - it is pretty even.

    Rybakina is going to the slice when she's stretched out. I am surprised Krejcikova is not using it a lot more.

    Stat slice between Krejcikova and Rybakina
  18. 'Krejcikova finds a way'published at 17:40 British Summer Time 11 July

    *Krejcikova 2-5 Rybakina

    Sam Smith
    Former British number one on BBC TV

    Krejcikova finds a way to stay in this opening set.

    After all the emotional and incredible output in the first semi-final this is a much more low key affair. These are two personalities which are a lot more reserved.

  19. Krejcikova gets double breakpublished at 17:40 British Summer Time 11 July

    *Krejcikova 2-5 Rybakina

    This first set looks to be beyond Barbora Krejcikova but the Czech has shown signs over the last couple of games that the second could be more competitive.

    Krejcikova is looking much more positive and seals her second break.

    It's just a matter of trying to hold for the 31st seed - something she is yet to achieve in this match.

  20. 'Rybakina is not allowing Krejcikova to reset'published at 17:38 British Summer Time 11 July

    Krejcikova 1-5 Rybakina*

    Chanda Rubin
    American former world number six on BBC One

    Rybakina is not allowing Krejcikova to reset, it's an important part of her game.

    We have almost seen Rybakina hit the slice as much as Krejcikova - that's a little bit of a surprise.