There are no former Wimbledon champions left in the women’s draw, after a tearful Barbora Krejčíková followed Elena Rybakina out of the tournament Saturday.
Earlier in the day, Rybakina had lost in straight sets against the No. 23 seed Clara Tauson, before Krejčíková went down 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 to the American No. 10 seed Emma Navarro.
Krejčíková led by a set and a break before succumbing to illness in the third set. The 29-year-old Czech had her blood pressure taken midway through the decider and was given a banana, energy gel and liquids to drink.
She could barely move at points and looked vacant, like a boxer who needed the bell to ring but was determined to keep going. After falling down 5-3, Krejčíková closed her eyes and wept as she leant on the netting at the back of the court.
She somehow held serve to force Navarro to serve it out. Tournament organizers later said that Krejčíková had been treated for dizziness. Read more below.
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