Marketa Vondrousova shocks Ons Jabeur in Wimbledon final (1 Viewer)

In a historic Wimbledon women's singles final on Centre Court, Marketa Vondrousova achieved a remarkable feat, becoming the first unseeded player in the Open Era to claim the title. She secured a straight-sets victory over Ons Jabeur, who seemed to struggle during the match.

Ranked at the world number 42 and having missed the previous year's tournament due to a wrist operation, Vondrousova displayed exceptional skill and determination. She completed her impressive 6-4 6-4 triumph over Jabeur in just 80 minutes. It was a tough loss for Jabeur, who had previously faced defeat in the Wimbledon final last year against Elena Rybakina.

Vondrousova's victory wasn't just remarkable because of her unseeded status; she also became the lowest-ranked female player to win the Wimbledon women's singles title since the WTA Rankings were introduced. Throughout the topsy-turvy encounter, Vondrousova managed to break Jabeur's serve six times.

The match had its share of nerves, with both players showing early signs of jitters. Jabeur took an early lead with a break in the second game, but Vondrousova quickly fought back and evened the score by breaking back immediately.

Jabeur's frustration grew as she struggled to find her rhythm, missing multiple chances to break her opponent's serve. She managed to establish a 4-2 lead, but then suffered a sudden collapse, allowing Vondrousova to win four consecutive games and take the first set.

Jabeur's performance was hindered by errors, much like her past Australian Open showdown, where she made numerous unforced errors. In the Wimbledon final, she struggled with her first serve, landing only 44% of them in the opening set.

Although Jabeur briefly showed signs of a comeback and leveled the second set, Vondrousova maintained her composure and determination. She broke Jabeur's serve again during the unpredictable contest and capitalized on her opponent's mistakes.

Vondrousova's solid defense and Jabeur's lack of belief in herself led to a total of six breaks in the match for Vondrousova, putting her on the brink of victory. With a 40-0 lead on her serve, Vondrousova had three chances to seal the title. Despite a slight stumble with a double fault, she ultimately clinched the championship with a close-range backhand volley, raising the Venus Rosewater Dish triumphantly.