Krejcikova beats Paolini to win Wimbledon title

Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic beat Jasmine Paolini to win the Wimbledon title on Saturday, resisting a spirited fightback by the Italian to win 6-2 2-6 6-4 on Centre Court.

The 31st-seeded Krejcikova showed her experience in the deciding set, serving superbly to add the Wimbledon crown to her 2021 French Open title.

Seventh seed Paolini had been bidding to become the first Italian to win a Wimbledon singles title.