In a stunning upset, Markéta Vondroušová defied the odds and defeated the favorite, Ons Jabeur, in the Wimbledon’s women’s final on Saturday, July 15. This victory marked a historic moment as Vondroušová became the first unseeded woman in the Tennis Open era to claim the prestigious title.
Ranked at world No. 42, Vondroušová showcased her exceptional skills and determination as she secured a 6-4, 6-4 victory over the No. 6 seed, Jabeur. It was the second grand slam final appearance for the talented player.
The magnitude of her achievement overwhelmed Vondroušová, and immediately after her triumph, she fell onto the grass in celebration.
This remarkable feat also highlighted the rarity of a player with such a low ranking reaching the Wimbledon final. The last time a female player ranked so low in the world accomplished this was Serena Williams in 2018 when she was ranked 181. Furthermore, Vondroušová’s achievement as an unseeded player reaching the final hadn’t been seen since Billie Jean King in 1963.
Vondroušová’s victory will be remembered as a historic moment in the annals of Wimbledon and women’s Tennis.
“Tennis is crazy,” said Vondroušová, a former junior No. 1 and runner-up at the 2019 French Open, in her on-court interview. “Yeah, I really don’t know what is happening now, it’s an amazing feeling.”
On a heartbreaking note, Ons Jabeur suffered her second consecutive Wimbledon final defeat, and she expressed that this loss is the most painful of her career. It marked her third loss in a major final, adding to her disappointment.
Had she emerged victorious, Jabeur would have made history as the first Arab and African woman to win a grand slam title. However, her 31 unforced errors proved to be costly, and the milestone remains elusive for now.
Despite the disappointment, Jabeur showed resilience and determination, vowing not to give up and promising to come back stronger. While wiping away tears, she made this commitment to the spectators at Centre Court, displaying her unwavering spirit and determination to continue pursuing her dreams in the world of Tennis.
15 July 2023 🗓️
The day unseeded Marketa Vondrousova was crowned #Wimbledon champion. pic.twitter.com/Ut3SLlkJag
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 15, 2023
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