Tearful Krejcikova crashes out as Wimbledon title defence ends

‘I Lost All Energy’ – Tearful Krejcikova Knocked Out of Wimbledon

Defending champion Barbora Krejcikova broke down in tears as her Wimbledon 2025 title defence ended with a dramatic third-round defeat to American Emma Navarro.

The 29-year-old Czech appeared in control after a dominant first set but faded badly, falling 2-6 6-3 6-4 on Centre Court.

“I lost all energy out of nowhere,” Krejcikova said post-match. “It’s very sad and unfortunate for me.”

A Heartbreaking Exit

Krejcikova, who battled injuries throughout the season, looked increasingly distressed in the final set. She was seen leaning against the court screens, crying, and required her blood pressure to be checked by the trainer.

Despite fighting to hold serve and delay the inevitable, her reign as Wimbledon champion ended when a forehand drifted into the net, sending 24-year-old Navarro into the fourth round.

Match Summary

• Winner: Emma Navarro (USA) [10]

• Defending Champion: Barbora Krejcikova (CZE) [17]

• Score: 2-6, 6-3, 6-4

• Duration: 2h 18m

What Krejcikova Said

“In the first half I was enjoying myself. But then suddenly I just couldn’t recover my energy. Emma was fitter and controlled the match at the end.”

The Czech had spent twice as long on court as Navarro in her earlier rounds, and her struggles became apparent with two double faults and several unforced errors at key moments.

What’s Next?

• Emma Navarro will face Mirra Andreeva [7] in the fourth round.

•  Krejcikova will now look to recover physically ahead of the US Open in late August.

Key Takeaways

• This is the earliest exit by a defending women’s champion at Wimbledon since Garbiñe Muguruza in 2018.

• Navarro has now reached the second week at a Grand Slam for the first time in her career.