Resilient Krejcikova Triumphs Again at Eastbourne
Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova overcame match points for a second day to reach the Eastbourne quarter-finals, defeating Britain's Jodie Burrage. Despite a thigh strain, she won 6-4, 4-6, 7-6(3). Krejcikova, who previously outplayed Harriet Dart, aims to regain her form after a challenging, injury-prone year.
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In a gripping display of resilience, Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova defended match points for the second consecutive day, propelling herself into the quarter-finals of the Eastbourne WTA 250 event on Wednesday.
The 29-year-old Czech, battling a thigh strain, faced elimination when she trailed 0-40 while serving at 5-6 in the final set against British challenger Jodie Burrage. However, Krejcikova managed a remarkable comeback to secure a 6-4, 4-6, 7-6(3) victory.
Despite a promising start, with Krejcikova claiming the first set and gaining a break in the second, Burrage levelled the match. The British player couldn't capitalize on three match points in the decider, eventually falling to Krejcikova's determined final push in the tiebreak.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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