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Barbora Krejcikova tames Jelena Ostapenko to reach semi-finals
6 months ago

Barbora Krejcikova tames Jelena Ostapenko to reach semi-finals

The Independent  

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Australian Open 2024: Sabalenka demolishes Krejcikova, sets up Gauff semifinal
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Sabalenka demolishes Krejcikova, sets up Gauff semifinal

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka overpowered Barbora Krejcikova 6-2, 6-3 in a brutally swift quarterfinal on Tuesday to keep her Australian Open title defence firmly on course and set up a showdown with US Open champion Coco Gauff. Give it all in the practice court so you can be ready for the matches as good as you can.” The second seed hammered her …

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WTA Elite Trophy 2023: Krejcikova opens with a win and will face Daria Kasatkina, Haddad Maia upsets Madison Keys
1 year, 2 months ago

WTA Elite Trophy 2023: Krejcikova opens with a win and will face Daria Kasatkina, Haddad Maia upsets Madison Keys

The Hindu  

Top-seeded Barbora Krejcikova beat Magda Linette 6-2, 6-4 on Tuesday in her opening round-robin match at the WTA Elite Trophy, the first postseason event on the women’s tour. In the opening match of the tournament, Beatriz Haddad Maia upset second-seeded Madison Keys 6-4, 6-4 to take an early lead in the the Camellia group, which also includes 20th-ranked Caroline Garcia. …

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Jelena Ostapenko beats Barbora Krejcikova in Birmingham Classic final for 2nd title on grass
1 year, 6 months ago

Jelena Ostapenko beats Barbora Krejcikova in Birmingham Classic final for 2nd title on grass

Hindustan Times  

Jelena Ostapenko staved off a late comeback to beat top-seeded Barbora Krejcikova in the Birmingham Classic final on Sunday to win her second title on grass. Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko celebrates with the trophy after winning her final match against Czech Republic's Barbora Krejcikova In a battle of the top two seeds and former French Open champions, it was the second-seeded …

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Top seeds Krejcikova, Ostapenko face off in Birmingham final
1 year, 6 months ago

Top seeds Krejcikova, Ostapenko face off in Birmingham final

The Hindu  

Top two seeds Barbora Krejcikova and Jelena Ostapenko will meet in the final of the Birmingham Open after coming through their semifinals in contrasting fashion on Saturday. “It’s always difficult to play on the grass because the game can change quickly, so I’m happy how I handled the match and that I’m in the final.” By contrast, Ostapenko has been …

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Rybakina, Krejcikova shine in Billie Jean King Cup openers
1 year, 8 months ago

Rybakina, Krejcikova shine in Billie Jean King Cup openers

The Hindu  

Grand Slam champions Elena Rybakina and Barbora Krejcikova comfortably won their opening matches to help Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic take 2-0 leads in their Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers on Friday. The reigning Wimbledon champion fired nine aces and won three out of six breakpoints in her 6-3 6-4 victory over Weronika Falkowska to put Kazakhstan in full control …

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Resurgent Barbora Krejcikova Rolls On in Adelaide, Amanda Anisimova Ends Drought
2 years ago

Resurgent Barbora Krejcikova Rolls On in Adelaide, Amanda Anisimova Ends Drought

News 18  

In-form Czech Barbora Krejcikova powered into the second round of Adelaide International II Tuesday while Amanda Anisimova won her first main draw match since August. Krejcikova brought that form to Adelaide, beating 2022 finalist Alison Riske-Amritraj of the United States 6-2, 7-6 on her seasonal debut ahead of next week’s Australian Open, where she made the quarter-finals last year. American …

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Resurgent Krejcikova rolls on in Adelaide, Anisimova ends drought
2 years ago

Resurgent Krejcikova rolls on in Adelaide, Anisimova ends drought

The Hindu  

In-form Czech Barbora Krejcikova powered into the second round of Adelaide International II Tuesday while Amanda Anisimova won her first main draw match since August. Krejcikova brought that form to Adelaide, beating 2022 finalist Alison Riske-Amritraj of the United States 6-2, 7-6 on her seasonal debut ahead of next week’s Australian Open, where she made the quarter-finals last year. American …

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Barbora Krejcikova Stuns Iga Swiatek to Claim Ostrava Title
2 years, 3 months ago

Barbora Krejcikova Stuns Iga Swiatek to Claim Ostrava Title

News 18  

Barbora Krejcikova clinched a second successive WTA title with a stunning come-from-behind victory over world number one Iga Swiatek in the Ostrava final on Sunday. Krejcikova’s success snapped French and US Open champion Swiatek’s 10-final win streak and gave the 26-year-old Czech a fifth career singles title. The 21-year-old Pole won in straight sets on the hard courts of Miami …

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Defending champ Krejcikova loses to French foe in 1st round
2 years, 7 months ago

Defending champ Krejcikova loses to French foe in 1st round

Associated Press  

PARIS — Barbora Krejcikova arrived at the French Open as the defending champion in singles and doubles. “I’m the happiest person right now.” The partisan crowd booed Krejcikova after she took a lengthy break to head to the locker room and change clothes before the third set. Since the professional era began in 1968, Krejcikova is just the seventh reigning …

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French Open: Diane Parry Knocks Out Reigning Champion Barbora Krejcikova to Delight Paris Crowd
2 years, 7 months ago

French Open: Diane Parry Knocks Out Reigning Champion Barbora Krejcikova to Delight Paris Crowd

News 18  

Barbora Krejcikova’s French Open title defence ended in the opening round on Monday as local hope Diane Parry was roared to a 1-6 6-2 6-3 victory against the second-seeded Czech. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE Krejcikova, who defeated Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in 2021 final to win her …

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French Open 2022: Reigning champion Krejcikova knocked out in opening round
2 years, 7 months ago

French Open 2022: Reigning champion Krejcikova knocked out in opening round

The Hindu  

Barbora Krejcikova's French Open title defence ended in the opening round on Monday as local hope Diane Parry was roared to a 1-6, 6-2, 6-3 victory against the second-seeded Czech. The 19-year-old Parry turned the match on its head by winning the second set as errors and double faults began to creep into Krejcikova's game. Teenage Dream 19-year-old Diane Parry …

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Indian Wells 2022: Tomljanovic starts with a win
2 years, 10 months ago

Indian Wells 2022: Tomljanovic starts with a win

The Hindu  

Ajla Tomljanovic of Croatia beat American Hailey Baptiste 6-2, 2-6, 6-2 in opening-round play at the Indian Wells. Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia overcame American Elvina Kaliera 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 despite 18 double faults as the combined men's and women's event returned to its usual March place on the calendar after being disrupted by COVID-19. Montgomery, winner of the junior girls' …

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Top-ranked Krejcikova, Siniakova win women’s doubles
2 years, 11 months ago

Top-ranked Krejcikova, Siniakova win women’s doubles

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Top-ranked Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova took another major step in a partnership which began in junior ranks when they won the Australian Open women’s doubles 6-7, 6-4, 6-4 Sunday from unseeded Anna Danilina and Beatriz Haddad Maia. Danilina and Haddad Maia became the first pair to take a set from Krejcikova and Siniakova in Melbourne and …

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The Latest: Barty beats Pegula to reach semis in Australia
2 years, 11 months ago

The Latest: Barty beats Pegula to reach semis in Australia

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — The Latest at the Australian Open on Tuesday : 12:50 a.m. Matteo Berrettini became the first Italian man to reach the semifinals at the Australian Open. Keys beat French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova 6-3, 6-2 in the opening match on Rod Laver Arena on Day 9. ___ 2:10 p.m. Madison Keys is the first player into the …

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Rejuvenated Murray battles into first final since 2019
2 years, 11 months ago

Rejuvenated Murray battles into first final since 2019

The Hindu  

Former world number one Andy Murray reached his first final since 2019 on Friday in a massive boost to his confidence ahead of the Australian Open. The 34-year-old three-time major winner, who underwent career-saving hip surgery, has now strung together four wins in a row for the first time since being crowned champion at Antwerp nearly three years ago. World …

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Krejcikova rallies to see off Kontaveit and book final spot
2 years, 11 months ago

Krejcikova rallies to see off Kontaveit and book final spot

The Hindu  

French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova showed her resilience to overcome a poor opening set and hand Anett Kontaveit a 0-6 6-4 7-6 defeat on Friday to advance to the final of the Sydney Tennis Classic. READ: The Czech, ranked number four in the world, needed a lengthy tie breaker to see off Kontaveit, winning the final game 14-12 when she …

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WTA Finals: Karolina Pliskova Beats Garbine Muguruza in 3-set Thriller
3 years, 2 months ago

WTA Finals: Karolina Pliskova Beats Garbine Muguruza in 3-set Thriller

News 18  

Karolina Pliskova continued her dominance of Garbine Muguruza Wednesday, opening her WTA Finals campaign with a battling 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 victory over the Spaniard. Czech third seed Pliskova, at 29 the oldest player in this year’s edition of the elite season-ending event, has now won nine of 11 career meetings with Muguruza, the latest putting her atop her round-robin’s group …

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WTA Finals 2021: Karolina Pliskova, Anett Kontaveit open with wins
3 years, 2 months ago

WTA Finals 2021: Karolina Pliskova, Anett Kontaveit open with wins

Firstpost  

Pliskova is playing the WTA Finals for the fifth time, having reached the semifinals in 2018 and ‘19. Guadalajara, Mexico: Karolina Pliskova overcame a slow start before beating Garbiñe Muguruza 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 on Wednesday in her opening match at the WTA Finals. I thought I just had too many chances, didn’t make it really, but happy it went my …

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WTA Finals: Kontaveit beats Krejcikova in opener
3 years, 2 months ago

WTA Finals: Kontaveit beats Krejcikova in opener

The Hindu  

Anett Kontaveit extended her hot streak with a 6-3, 6-4 win over second-seeded Barbora Krejcikova on Wednesday in the opening match at the WTA Finals. Kontaveit has won 27 of her last 29 matches, which include her title run at Ostrava where she beat Paula Badosa and Maria Sakkari, both of whom are competing in the season-ending WTA Finals. “I’ve …

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Billie Jean King Cup: Holders France stunned by Canada; Czechs withstand Germany pressure
3 years, 2 months ago

Billie Jean King Cup: Holders France stunned by Canada; Czechs withstand Germany pressure

Firstpost  

Belgium, Spain and the Czech Republic started the tournament with wins, securing an advantage ahead of the second and final ties in the three-member groups. Prague: Champions France stumbled at the first hurdle as they lost to Canada in their opening tie of the maiden Billie Jean King Cup final tournament in Prague on Monday. Alize Cornet levelled the score …

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Cincinnati Masters: Ashleigh Barty recovers from break down in 2nd set to beat Barbora Krejcikova, enter semis
3 years, 4 months ago

Cincinnati Masters: Ashleigh Barty recovers from break down in 2nd set to beat Barbora Krejcikova, enter semis

Firstpost  

Wimbledon 2021 champion Barty awaits a Saturday opponent from the Grand Slam champion pair of Angelique Kerber and Petra Kvitova. Cincinnati: Top-ranked Ashleigh Barty recovered from a break down in the second set to sweep past Barbora Krejcikova 6-2, 6-4 on Friday and reach the WTA and ATP Cincinnati semi-finals. Barty now stands level with Krejcikova — a three-time Grand …

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Ashleigh Barty enters WTA Cincinnati semifinals
3 years, 4 months ago

Ashleigh Barty enters WTA Cincinnati semifinals

The Hindu  

Top-ranked Ashleigh Barty came from behind to defeat Barbora Krejcikova 6-2, 6-4 on Friday and reach the WTA and ATP Cincinnati semifinals. The Australian top seed handed her Czech opponent only a third loss since mid-May in the battle of Grand Slam champions. READ: Naomi Osaka stunned by Teichmann in Cincinnati Masters third round Barty now stands level with Krejcikova …

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Novak Djokovic makes history with dramatic comebacks at 2021 French Open
3 years, 6 months ago

Novak Djokovic makes history with dramatic comebacks at 2021 French Open

The Hindu  

“ It is difficulties that show who men are.” – Epictetus. Down break point, Djokovic ended a scintillating, “anything you can do, I can do better” 23-shot, power point with a forehand winner that even had McEnroe raving, “That’s got to be one of the greatest games ever played on this court.” Nadal, the ultimate fighter, managed to break serve …

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