Written by Erik Gudris | @atntennis | Friday, July 12, 2024
Barbora Krejcikova took time after practice to answer fans' questions online just before playing in her first Wimbledon singles final.
The 28-year-old Czech woman took to X, formerly known as Twitter, and informed her followers that she would answer their questions. He did this early in the tournament during a rain delay and it proved popular at the time.
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Krejcikova, the number 31 seed will face the 7th seed Jasmine Paolini from Italy who became the first Wimbledon singles champion. Krejcikova won the Roland Garros singles title in 2021 and holds seven major titles, including two at Wimbledon.
Here's a sample of his Q&A today which started with the big question – Roger or Rafa?
We should keep this tradition going as it worked the last time, right?
Send me questions. I will answer them after my practice. 🙏🏻
– Barbora Krejcikova (@BKrejcikova) July 12, 2024
Rafa and Roger. Don't make me choose. I love Roger's kindness and Rafa's fighting spirit.
– Barbora Krejcikova (@BKrejcikova) July 12, 2024
When asked how important playing in the Olympics was to her, Krejcikova, who won the doubles gold medal with partner Katerina Siniakova at the Tokyo 2020 games, said yes.
“It is very important. I love playing for my country. In Olympics years, I would put it at the top of my priority list tbh.”
I like embroidery. 😁
– Barbora Krejcikova (@BKrejcikova) July 12, 2024
I take it as it is. So there is none.
– Barbora Krejcikova (@BKrejcikova) July 12, 2024
When asked who her favorite female tennis players are or were, she mentioned former Wimbledon finalists and former Wimbledon champions including her late mentor and coach. Jana Novotna who won this title in 1998.
Justine Henine is the one I watched growing up 🥰 And obviously Jana Novotna.
– Barbora Krejcikova (@BKrejcikova) July 12, 2024
I like to be me.
– Barbora Krejcikova (@BKrejcikova) July 12, 2024
In addition to sharing a blueberry cake recipe, Krejcikova expressed her love for Coldplay and what makes her happy. Hint: it involves his favorite Legos.
Love them! And they have a special place in my heart this Wimbledon. Because before each game day, we sit around the table, play cards and listen to Coldplay. 🙏🏻
– Barbora Krejcikova (@BKrejcikova) July 12, 2024
I like to be me.
– Barbora Krejcikova (@BKrejcikova) July 12, 2024
Lego 😁 Getting away from the tennis life and being with the people I love.
– Barbora Krejcikova (@BKrejcikova) July 12, 2024
Photo Credit: Rob Newell/CameraSport
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