Barbora Krejcikova: Triumphs and Trials at Wimbledon

Defending Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova faces both expectations and injury as she steps onto the All England Club courts. Despite a recent thigh injury, the Czech player remains determined and focused on her title defense. Her first-round opponent is promising young Filipino, Alexandra Eala.

Defending Wimbledon champion, Barbora Krejcikova, is returning to the All England Club with expectations high and injury concerns lingering.

The Czech star, who amazed the tennis world last year by clinching the title as the 31st seed, remains unshaken despite the pressure and a recent thigh injury that forced her to withdraw from the Eastbourne Open.

Krejcikova's limited preparation since her return in May, after being sidelined for six months due to a back injury, hasn't dampened her spirits. She expressed excitement at being back and is eager to face her first-round opponent, Alexandra Eala, a promising 20-year-old Filipino who made headlines earlier this year at the Miami Open.

(With inputs from agencies.)