Marketa Vondrousova created history at Wimbledon as the first unseeded player to win the women’s singles title, defeating Ons Jabeur in the final. Ranked 42nd in the world, Vondrousova overcame a wrist injury that sidelined her for six months last season. In the final, the Czech demonstrated composure and outperformed Jabeur, the runner-up in 2022, winning 6-4, 6-4.

Jabeur, the sixth seed, experienced heartbreak as she lost her third major final and was visibly emotional at the end of the match. “This is very, very tough. The most painful loss of my career,” said Jabeur. In contrast, Vondrousova fell to the ground in disbelief and joy, realizing the magnitude of her accomplishment. She described the feeling as “amazing” and expressed gratitude for the support from the Centre Court crowd.

“I don’t know what is happening – it is an amazing feeling,” said Vondrousova, who beat five seeded players to lift the Venus Rosewater Dish.

Vondrousova, who reached the French Open final in 2019, had faced setbacks due to wrist surgeries. While clay courts were considered her strong suit, she surprised herself by excelling on grass. With only four grass-court wins in her career, her victory was considered unlikely by many.

The match showcased the nerves and tension associated with a Wimbledon final. Jabeur, the favorite, struggled to find her rhythm and deal with the pressure. Despite taking an early break, she failed to maintain the advantage, and Vondrousova’s consistent play allowed her to turn the tide and secure the first set.

Jabeur made a brief comeback in the second set, but uncertainties crept in again, leading to breaks of serve and shifts in momentum. Despite encouragement from the crowd, Vondrousova maintained her composure and eventually sealed the victory.

For Jabeur, who hails from Tunisia had aimed to become the first African or Arab woman to win a Grand Slam singles title, it was a painful loss. However, she expressed determination to bounce back stronger from the defeat.

“It’s going to be a tough day but I’m not going to give up. I will come back stronger,” said Jabeur, who had defeated four Grand Slam champions en route to the final.

Vondrousova’s triumph will be remembered as a historic moment in Wimbledon’s history, as an unseeded player defied the odds and etched her name into tennis folklore.