In a stunning upset, Marketa Vondrousova secured her first Grand Slam victory at Wimbledon on Saturday, defeating Ons Jabeur in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4. This remarkable win makes Vondrousova the lowest-ranked and first unseeded woman to achieve this feat in the Open Era.
Vondrousova, playing in her first Wimbledon final, expressed her disbelief after the match, stating, "I don’t even know what’s happening right now. It’s an amazing feeling." Her victory is especially poignant considering her absence from last year's tournament due to wrist surgery. Reflecting on her journey, she remarked, "After everything I’ve been through – I had a cast last year this time – it’s just amazing that I can stand here and hold this. Tennis is crazy."
The 24-year-old Czech player showcased her resilience by rallying from behind in both sets against Jabeur. She secured the first set by winning the final four games and clinched the second set by winning the last three.
For Jabeur, this loss marks her third defeat in a major final, which she described as the "most painful loss" of her career. Despite the setback, she remained determined, stating, "It’s going to be a tough day today for me, but I’m not going to give up. I'm going to come back stronger." She expressed gratitude to her team, adding, "I want to thank my team for always believing in me, and we’re going to make it one day. I promise you." Jabeur's previous loss in a Wimbledon final was against Elena Rybakina in 2022.
