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Marketa Vondrousova has hailed her shock Wimbledon win as an “impossible” triumph after she became the first unseeded player ever to win the women’s title and left the shattered Ons Jabeur in tears.

Vondrousova made history as the first unseeded woman in the Open era to clinch the Wimbledon title. Facing the formidable sixth-ranked Ons Jabeur in the 2023 Wimbledon final, Vondrousova, a heavy underdog, triumphed with a commanding 6-4, 6-4 victory on Centre Court. This momentous achievement comes as Vondrousova's second attempt at winning a Grand Slam title, having previously finished as the runner-up to Ash Barty in the 2019 French Open final. Reflecting on her remarkable journey, Vondrousova expressed disbelief and gratitude, especially considering the wrist injury that had sidelined her just a year prior. «After everything I've been through — I had a cast on this time last year — and now I can't believe I'm holding this trophy,» she remarked.

Jabeur and Marketa Vondrousova are a combined 0-3 in Grand Slam finals. That will change Saturday, when they will face each other for the Wimbledon championship. The No.

Ash Barty has announced the birth of her first child, baby boy Hayden.

Ashleigh Barty, the top-ranked Australian tennis player, announced on Wednesday that she would retire from the sport at the age of 25.