Barbora Krejčíková defeats Mirra Andreeva at Wimbledon in three sets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 6:46 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Barbora Krejčíková won against No. 5 seed Mirra Andreeva in the second round of Wimbledon at the All England Club on July 1. Krejčíková emerged victorious with a score of 4-6, 7-5, 6-4, marking the first exit of a top-five seed in this year's tournament. This match followed Andreeva’s recent triumph at the French Open less than a month prior. Krejčíková displayed an effective serve and strategic gameplay, significantly challenging Andreeva throughout the nearly three-hour match. Krejčíková now advances to face Nikola Bartůňková in the third round.
- •Krejčíková wins 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 against Andreeva on Centre Court.
- •This marks the first top-five seeded woman to exit Wimbledon 2026.
- •Krejčíková hits nine aces and leveraged her experience.
- •Andreeva saved six match points but ultimately lost.
- •Krejčíková will play Nikola Bartůňková in the next round.
- 7:20 PMYahoo Sports — Tearful French Open champion Andreeva exits Wimbledon early
- 6:46 PMYahoo Sports — Barbora Krejčíková rises on Wimbledon’s grass again to knock out No. 5 seed Mirra Andreeva
"THE ALL ENGLAND CLUB, London — The crowning moment of Mirra Andreeva’s career came less than a month ago, when she fulfilled what had long been fated for her and won her first Grand Slam tournament. On Wednesday, she joined another illustrious club. Andreeva became yet another French Open champion to come up short at the following Wimbledon, as the 19-year-old Russian lost 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 to 2024 Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejčíková on Centre Court, becoming the first of the top-five seeded women
"French Open champion Mirra Andreeva flung her racket in frustration following a dramatic three-set defeat to 2024 Wimbledon winner Barbora Krejcikova on Centre Court on Wednesday. Just over three weeks since claiming her maiden grand slam title with glory at Roland Garros, the world number five became the first major casualty in the women’s singles draw in London.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 7:20 PMTearful French Open champion Andreeva exits Wimbledon early
French Open champion Mirra Andreeva flung her racket in frustration following a dramatic three-set defeat to 2024 Wimbledon winner Barbora Krejcikova on Centre Court on Wednesday. Just over three weeks since claiming her maiden grand slam title with glory at Roland Garros, the world number five became the first major casualty in the women’s singles draw in London.
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 6:46 PMBarbora Krejčíková rises on Wimbledon’s grass again to knock out No. 5 seed Mirra Andreeva
THE ALL ENGLAND CLUB, London — The crowning moment of Mirra Andreeva’s career came less than a month ago, when she fulfilled what had long been fated for her and won her first Grand Slam tournament. On Wednesday, she joined another illustrious club. Andreeva became yet another French Open champion to come up short at the following Wimbledon, as the 19-year-old Russian lost 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 to 2024 Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejčíková on Centre Court, becoming the first of the top-five seeded women
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