Wimbledon 2024 LIVE: Tennis scores as Barbora Krejcikova beats Jasmine Paolini in thrilling women’s final
Barbora Krejcikova is the Wimbledon champion after beating Jasmine Paolini in three sets to win her second grand slam title, 6-2 2-6 6-4.
The 28-year-old becomes the second Czech player in as many years to win the Venus Rosewater Dish after Marketa Vondrousova’s victory last year. Krejcikova, the 31st seed, was an unexpected finalist but produced a dominant display in the deciding set to add to her French Open title in 2021. Krejcikova had to save two break points in the final game, before serving out the match with her third Championship point.
“I don’t have the words,” an emotional Krejcikova said on Centre Court. “It’s unbelievable what just happened. It’s the best day of my tennis career and the best day of my life.” Krejcikova made an emotional tribute to her former mentor and 1998 Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna, and broke down in tears at the sight of her name alongside Novotna’s on the board of winners.
Later on, Henry Patten completed a remarkable Wimbledon run by becoming the first British winner of the 2024 Championships with men’s doubles success alongside Finnish partner Harri Heliovaara.
Tomorrow, Novak Djokovic will face Carlos Alcaraz in a sensational rematch of last year’s epic Wimbledon final. Alcaraz, 21, defeated Djokovic, 37, in a five-set thriller to win Wimbedon for the first time and looks the favourite to retain his title. But Djokovic is bidding to make history and win Wimbledon for an eighth time to tie Roger Federer’s men’s record, as well as a 25th grand slam.
Follow all the latest scores and results, plus relive all the action from a gripping Wimbledon women’s final below:
Wimbledon day 13 - latest scores and updates
Barbora Krejcikova becomes Wimbledon champion after defeating Jasmine Paolini
KIERAN JACKSON: Krejcikova emulates hero Jana Novotna with Wimbledon triumph
Krejcikova wins thrilling final set on third Championship point to win 6-2 2-6 6-4
Paolini reflects on journey after defeat in Wimbledon final: ‘I’m scared to dream too much’
Krejcikova pays emotional tribute to former mentor and 1998 Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna
Henry Patten secures stunning Wimbledon doubles success with Harri Heliovaara
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz to play rematch of Wimbledon men’s final on Sunday
Barbora Krejcikova emulates hero Jana Novotna with Wimbledon triumph after three-set thriller
Saturday 13 July 2024 17:16 , Kieran Jackson on Centre Court
For a player so composed, gliding through shots with such picturesque ease and guile, the emotions stayed in tact for Barbora Krejcikova as she claimed her first Wimbledon crown. On court, at least. The smile was difficult to wipe off her face as she received the Venus Rosewater Dish, amid the light of a rare day of south-west London sunshine. It was only when on-court interviewer Annabel Croft mentioned her mentor – the late, great Jana Novotna, champion of 1998 – that the sensations shifted.
The Czechs quite like it here in SW19. Twelve months on from Marketa Vondrousova’s unfancied upset victory against a higher-seeded opponent and a decade since Petra Kvitova’s second Wimbledon title, 31st seed Krejcikova upset the formbook again as she outlasted the spirited performance of Italian Jasmine Paolini in three momentum-shifting sets, 6-2, 2-6. 6-4.
Barbora Krejcikova emulates Novotna with Wimbledon triumph after three-set thriller
Jasmine Paolini reflects on journey after defeat in Wimbledon final: ‘I’m scared to dream too much’
Saturday 13 July 2024 18:40 , Kieran Jackson
Jasmine Paolini was in a reflective mood after her narrow defeat to Barbora Krejcikova in the Wimbledon final on Saturday.
Paolini was the higher seed – seven to 31 – in the women’s singles final and was chasing a first Grand Slam, five weeks after missing out to Iga Swiatek in the French Open.
The Italian fought back valiantly in the second-set to force a decider but, ultimately, one break of serve in the third set in the Czech’s favour was enough for Krejcikova to claim the title.
“I have to accept today and work hard, but today it’s tough to speak,” she said in her post-match press conference.
Paolini reflects on journey after Wimbledon loss: ‘I’m scared to dream too much’
Henry Patten secures stunning Wimbledon doubles success with Harri Heliovaara
Saturday 13 July 2024 20:22 , Jamie Braidwood
Henry Patten completed a remarkable Wimbledon run by becoming the first British winner of the 2024 Championships with men’s doubles success alongside Finnish partner Harri Heliovaara.
Patten and Heliovaara had only teamed up in April, but dumped out a succession of seeds on the way to a maiden grand slam final together.
Up against Australian pair Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson, Patten and Heliovaara saved three Championship points in the second set before they sealed a superb 6-7 (7) 7-6 (8) 7-6 (11/9) victory in front of a jubilant Centre Court crowd.
It made Colchester-born Patten only the third British player to win the men’s doubles Wimbledon title in the Open era after Neal Skupski and Jonathan Marray.
Henry Patten secures stunning Wimbledon doubles success with Harri Heliovaara
Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and the twist to an epic Wimbledon final rematch
Saturday 13 July 2024 20:00 , Jamie Braidwood
Although it is the rematch he has waited a year for, it was only until a few days ago that Novak Djokovic started to believe he could face Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final. When the 37-year-old underwent surgery on a torn medial meniscus in his right knee on 5 June, it was assumed that the seven-time champion would miss the tournament he places above all others. There were doubts, he admitted, but because it was Wimbledon, Djokovic did everything he could to make the start line. “I was not thinking about, particularly in the first couple of matches, of the eventual title match,” he said. And yet, here we go again.
Alcaraz is the only player to beat Djokovic in his last 51 matches on Centre Court, his epic five-set victory in last year’s final ending a run of four consecutive titles at Wimbledon. The 21-year-old Spaniard will be the favourite when he faces Djokovic in the rematch, in part due to the Serbian’s knee and any lingering questions over his fitness, but also because of how Alcaraz has inherited Djokovic’s powers of inevitability since capturing last year’s title. If you can beat Djokovic on Centre Court once, you can do it again, and Alcaraz is a stronger, more confident player than 12 months ago.
Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and the twist to an epic Wimbledon final rematch
Wimbledon 2024: Barbora Krejcikova on winning the Championships
Saturday 13 July 2024 19:30 , Jamie Braidwood
“Winning here at the Wimbledon is huge for me.
“But I wouldn’t really say it was kind of like my dreams when I was very little. I have like a little notebook that I wrote when I was, like, 12. I don’t know, maybe like three, four months ago I was listing through that notebook.
“I had there that in the future, like back then when I was 12, I wrote that in the future I would like to win the French Open. So it was quite a big dream for me to win the French Open.
“To be honest, maybe things shifted a little bit when I actually met Jana [Novotna] and when she was telling me all the stories about Wimbledon, about the grass, how difficult it was for her to win the title and how emotional she was when she actually made it.
“I think since then I started to see the Wimbledon like the biggest tournament in the world.”
Novak Djokovic: ‘Surreal’ to be in another Wimbledon final so soon after surgery
Saturday 13 July 2024 19:00 , Jamie Braidwood
Novak Djokovic admitted reaching the Wimbledon final felt “surreal” just over five weeks after undergoing knee surgery.
Djokovic set up a blockbuster repeat of last year’s showpiece against Carlos Alcaraz after swatting aside Italian Lorenzo Musetti.
The seven-time champion went under the knife on June 5 after suffering a torn meniscus at the French Open.
And he further dispelled any physical concerns, despite still sporting his grey knee support, with a comprehensive 6-4 7-6 (2) 6-4 semi-final win in two hours and 48 minutes.
Djokovic admitted he was still unsure if he would be able to compete in SW19 just three days before the tournament began.
Novak Djokovic: ‘Surreal’ to be in another Wimbledon final so soon after surgery
Jasmine Paolini sets ‘goal’ after second grand slam final defeat
Saturday 13 July 2024 18:20 , Jamie Braidwood
Jasmine Paolini in her press conference after finishing runner-up at Wimbledon and the French Open:
“Today is a little bit tough to speak now. Yeah, it’s been a really good two weeks. I have to accept today and to try to work hard. I’m sure I’m going to do it, but today it’s tough to speak ‘cause I was close but not enough.
“Sometimes I’m a little bit scared to dream too much. I have to say that. I’m going back, trying to practice, to stay in the present, as I said many times. This is the goal for me, my team, to try to keep this level as much as possible.
“If I keep this level, I think I can have the chance to do great things. But if I’m not keeping this level, it’s not coming anything good.
“I don’t know what to dream right now. Today I was dreaming to hold the trophy, but didn’t went well. I’m just enjoying the position where I am right now, 5 in the world.
“It’s unbelievable, honestly. I just did two finals in two Grand Slams. I have to be also happy with the results. Also a little bit disappointed.”
Princess of Wales to attend Wimbledon men’s final and present trophy to winner
Saturday 13 July 2024 18:00 , Jamie Braidwood
The Princess of Wales will attend the Wimbledon men’s final on Sunday and present the trophy, Kensington Palace has confirmed.
Kate, patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, will not attend Saturday’s women’s final and Wimbledon chairwoman, Debbie Jevans, will present the trophy on her behalf to either Jasmine Paolini or Barbora Krejcikova.
Kensington Palace confirmed on Saturday morning that Kate would attend the finale of the Championships on Sunday to present the men’s trophy to either Novak Djokovic or Carlos Alcaraz.
Princess of Wales to attend Wimbledon men’s final and present trophy to winner
Wimbledon 2024 prize money: How much do players earn round-by-round?
Saturday 13 July 2024 17:40 , Jamie Braidwood
The total prize money at Wimbledon has reached £50m for the first time ahead of the 2024 Championships.
The winner of the men’s and women’s singles titles will take home a record £2.7m each, with the runner-ups earning £1.4m.
The prize money increases round-by-round, starting from £60,000 for reaching the first round - even if you don’t win.
Carlos Alcaraz and Marketa Vondrousova took home a record £2.35m last year, with the prize money for the men’s and women’s singles champion increasing by almost 15 per cent in 2024.
A total prize fund of £50m includes singles, doubles and wheelchair events and represents an 11.9 increase from last year. Here’s how it breaks down
Wimbledon 2024 prize money: How much do players earn round-by-round?
Wimbledon 2024: Doubles finals coming up
Saturday 13 July 2024 17:03 , Jamie Braidwood
We’re not done yet on Centre Court, there are still doubles finals to come. There could be a British winner, too.
First up it’s the men’s doubles, as Aussie pair Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson take on Britain’s Henry Patten and Finland’s Harri Heliovaara.
In the women’s doubles final, there could be another Czech winner.
Katerina Siniakova, who has won doubles events with Barbora Krejcikova, has teamed up with Taylor Townsend of the USA. Together, they face Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe.
Wimbledon 2024: The winning moment for Krejcikova
Saturday 13 July 2024 17:01 , Jamie Braidwood
Relief and celebration for Krejcikova as she converted her third Championship point.
Paolini had two break points to break back, in what was a thrilling final game.
Barbora Krejcikova steps out onto Wimbledon balcony
Saturday 13 July 2024 16:44 , Jamie Braidwood
These are special moments for Barbora Krejcikova as she hugs Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King before walking through the corridors to step out onto the member’s balcony.
Below her, hundreds of fans are waiting for the new Wimbledon champion as Krejcikova waves and holds the trophy aloft.
Barbora Krejcikova emotional after winning Wimbledon
Saturday 13 July 2024 16:42 , Jamie Braidwood
Barbora Krejcikova is in tears as she takes in the sight of her name on the winners’ board of ladies’ singles champions.
So joins the list of so many greats in the sport.
Krejcikova pays tribute to Novotna after winning Wimbledon
Saturday 13 July 2024 16:32 , Jack Rathborn
“I think knocking on her door, giving her the letter, during that moment, it changed my tennis life,” Krejcikova said on Jana Novotna following victory.
“During the period when I finished Uni, I didn’t know if I should continue and turn pro, or go to the way of education, Jana was the one who said I have the potential and definitely turn pro and try make it.
“Before she passed away, she told me, ‘go and win a slam!’ I achieved that in Paris in 2021, it was an unbelievable moment for me. I never dream of that, to win the same trophy as Jana in 1998.”
Emotional Krejcikova makes Novotna tribute at Wimbledon
The Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova speaks to Centre Court
Saturday 13 July 2024 16:18 , Jamie Braidwood
“Hello everybody. I don’t have the words. It’s unbelievable what just happened. It’s the best day of my tennis career and the best day of my life.
“It’s tough to sum up what I’m feeling. I would like to says congrats to Jasmine and her team. She played Roland Garros two weeks ago and it’s incredible what she has achieved in such a short space of time.
“I was telling myself to be brave, and if it went 5-5. It was such a difficult match and such a great competition. I’m so happy to be standing here so I can enjoy the moment.
“I think no one really believed it, that I won Wimbledon. I still cannot believe it. Just two weeks ago I started here, I had a really tough first round match, winning in three hours. I had difficult start to the season with me knee. It’s just unbelievable that I’m standing here.”
On winning for Jana Novotna, her former mentor and 1998 Wimbledon champion, who died in 2017
“Well I think everything that happened, it changed my life. During the period that I finished juniors, I didn’t know what to do. Before she passed away, she told me to go and win a slam. I achieved that. I never dreamed that I would win the same trophy Jana did in 1998.”
Runner-up Jasmine Paolini speaks to the Centre Court crowd
Saturday 13 July 2024 16:16 , Jamie Braidwood
“To see this stadium full is a dream come true, to play on this stage. I would like to say congrats to Barbora, you played unbelievable. You play beautiful tennis. Well done to you and your team.
“The last two months have been crazy for me. I would like to thank my team and my family. Without them I would not be here. Just incredible to feel the love from the crowd.
“I hope so [to be back]. I’ll try to keep smiling. As a kid, I was watching Wimbledon finals on TV, cheering for Federer. To be here now it was crazy. I enjoyed every moment and it’s been a an unbelievable two weeks.
“I would like to thank everyone.”
Barbora Krejcikova wins Wimbledon!
Saturday 13 July 2024 16:12 , Jack Rathborn
Krejcikova applauds as someone in the crowd shouts “We love you Jasmine!”
There’s no question who Centre Court was behind here, but that was impressive from Krejcikova to close it out.
Paolini played her part in a thrilling final. We will hear from as the trophy ceremony gets underway.
Wimbledon 2024: Barbora Krejcikova 6-2 2-6 6-4 Jasmine Paolini
Saturday 13 July 2024 16:09 , Jamie Braidwood
Emotional scenes as Barbora Krejcikova makes the iconic climb up to the players’ box to celebrate with her team.
The 28-year-old wins her second grand slam title, after the French Open in 2021, but winning Wimbledon is special and the Czech may have thought her chance had gone after a couple of difficult years due to injury and illness.
GAME, SET AND MATCH!
Saturday 13 July 2024 16:05 , Jamie Braidwood
Wimbledon 2024: Barbora Krejcikova 6-2 2-6 6-4 Jasmine Paolini
Barbora Krejcikova is the Wimbledon champion after beating Jasmine Paolini in three sets to win her second grand slam title.
The 28-year-old becomes the second Czech player in as many years to win the Venus Rosewater Dish after Marketa Vondrousova’s victory last year. Krejcikova, the 31st seed, was an unexpected finalist but produced a dominant display in the deciding set to add to her French Open title in 2021. Krejcikova had to save two break points in the final game, before serving out with her third Championship point.
Paolini battled back to force the third set after a one-sided start, but was unable to complete the comeback and gave away the decisive break with a double fault in the third. The seventh seed, who was bidding to became the first player from Italy to win the women’s title, was also beaten in the French Open final last month but can still take pride at her breakthrough year.
Wimbledon 2024: Jasmine Paolini 2-6 6-2 4-5 Barbora Krejcikova*
Saturday 13 July 2024 16:02 , Jamie Braidwood
Deuce again!
Krejcikova comes into the net but can’t do enough with the pick-up volley!
Paolini has the chance to find the pass! She makes it with the forehand!
Break point: Krejcikova saves with a forehand winner onto the line! The guts! Inches in that!
Big serve from Krejcikova! It’s Championship point again! But Krejcikova nets on the slice! That return from Paolini was just in!
Deuce again! Paolini nets on the backhand return! That just kicked up!
Third Championship point: BIG SERVE! THAT‘S IT!
Wimbledon 2024: Jasmine Paolini 2-6 6-2 4-5 Barbora Krejcikova*
Saturday 13 July 2024 15:56 , Jamie Braidwood
Stunning start from Krejcikova - a big serve and forehand winner. 15-0.
Krejcikova sends Paolini running, the Italian trying everything, but she puts the forehand long! 30-0.
A double fault from Krejcikova... this wasn’t going to be easy! 30-15.
And now Krejcikova puts the backhand long! 30-30.
Poalini with the short return, but Krejcikova does not attack! Krejcikova goes long! 30-40!
Paolini will get a chance to break!
Expertly done by Krejcikova! She closes the net and produces a lovely volley!
Deuce. That’s a brilliant forehand down the line from Krejcikova! We will have Championship point!
Krejcikova stands over the backhand... there’s a gap down the line... no! LONG!
Wimbledon 2024: Jasmine Paolini 2-6 6-2 4-5 Barbora Krejcikova*
Saturday 13 July 2024 15:55 , Jamie Braidwood
Paolini was heading for a routine hold, in the most pressurised of moments, but Krejcikova takes a swing on the backhand and suddenly it’s 40-30.
But Paolini finds the first serve and as Krejcikova nets, the Italian forces her opponent to serve for the Championships...
Wimbledon 2024: *Jasmine Paolini 2-6 6-2 3-5 Barbora Krejcikova
Saturday 13 July 2024 15:50 , Jamie Braidwood
So Barbora Krejcikova is two games away from the Wimbledon title.
Paolini misses on the opening point and Krejcikova is back to being dominant on serve, finding some big blows to move to 40-0.
And another big serve! Paolini could only get a racket to it.
One game away from the title!
Wimbledon 2024: Jasmine Paolini 2-6 6-2 3-4 Barbora Krejcikova* - BREAK!
Saturday 13 July 2024 15:46 , Jamie Braidwood
Krejcikova gets the big breakthrough against serve at the start of the seventh game as Paolini misses two forehands in a row. A chance at 0-30 for the Czech.
That’s so good from Paolini, meeting a dipping shot from Krejcikova for a smart volley. Krejcikova then fires long on the return!
30-30. Stunning return from Krejcikova, though, and she moves inside the court to put away the forehand winner.
Break point: but Krejcikova puts the backhand slice long!
Deuce. A tense rally from the baseline, but Paolini blinks first! The forehand is long!
Oh no! Paolini double faults and Krejcikova gets the break! A gift for the Czech! Could it be decisive?!
Wimbledon 2024: *Jasmine Paolini 2-6 6-2 3-3 Barbora Krejcikova
Saturday 13 July 2024 15:44 , Jamie Braidwood
That’s a big winner from Krejcikova to start the game, from the baseline onto the line out wide with the forehand. Big serve. 30-0.
And another! Somehow, Paolini reacted to the smash, but Krejcikova showed quick hands to put the volley away. Those doubles skills coming in handy.
The run of 11 points on serve comes to an end with a double fault. But Krejcikova then takes the hold with an ace that seems to take Centre Court by surprise!
Wimbledon 2024: Jasmine Paolini 2-6 6-2 3-2 Barbora Krejcikova*
Saturday 13 July 2024 15:40 , Jamie Braidwood
A bit of a gift from Krejcikova as she flashes the forehand wide from just in front of the net. Paolini holds to love as Krejcikova then clips the return out.
It’s tight. Both players looking comfortable on serve through the start of the third.
Wimbledon 2024: *Jasmine Paolini 2-6 6-2 2-2 Barbora Krejcikova
Saturday 13 July 2024 15:38 , Jamie Braidwood
Krejcikova lands a brilliant forehand onto the line to move to 30-0. Another cracking rally, with Paolini injecting plenty of pace, but Krejcikova lands the forehand down the line to move to 40-0.
Great serve down the middle, clipping the line. That’s eight points in a row on serve for Krejcikova to start the decider.
Wimbledon 2024: Jasmine Paolini 2-6 6-2 2-1 Barbora Krejcikova*
Saturday 13 July 2024 15:34 , Jamie Braidwood
Krejcikova ends the run of points on serve at 10, as Paolini sends a serve out on 30-0.
Paolini yells as Krejcikova fires long on the backhand, following a rally of big hitting from both players from the baseline.
Wimbledon 2024: *Jasmine Paolini 2-6 6-2 1-1 Barbora Krejcikova
Saturday 13 July 2024 15:30 , Jamie Braidwood
Krejcikova responds with her own love hold and big serving. It would be great if this final set was close all the way through.
Wimbledon 2024: Jasmine Paolini 2-6 6-2 1-0 Barbora Krejcikova*
Saturday 13 July 2024 15:28 , Jamie Braidwood
Here we go! Final set, and Paolini will again serve first. She starts off brilliantly with a forehand winner and ace down the middle.
40-0 for Paolini as Krejcikova can’t keep her return in play. And that’s a love-hold from the Italian! A big forehand onto the line and that’s the perfect start.
Centre Court is right behind her. Tough for Krejcikova, but Paolini’s game is so enthralling.
Wimbledon 2024: *Jasmine Paolini 2-6 6-2 Barbora Krejcikova - SET!
Saturday 13 July 2024 15:23 , Jamie Braidwood
A reverse of the first set. Paolini took the opening break and was able to turn the momentum around. Some crucial moments there, but that fourth game as Paolini saved break point to hold, picking herself off the grass, looks key.
She is attempting to win the final from a set down, after also doing that in the semi-final.
Krejcikova heads off court, which is what Paolini did after the first set.
Wimbledon 2024: *Jasmine Paolini 2-6 6-2 Barbora Krejcikova - SET!
Saturday 13 July 2024 15:21 , Jamie Braidwood
A chance for Paolini to break to win the set as Krejcikova fires long on the backhand. The Czech was so composed in the first set but looks a little off it now in the face of Paolini’s comeback.
And now it’s two set points! Paolini clips the net but Krejcikova’s pick-up is just out! Paolini wins the challenge, and then Krejcikova fires out!
We’re going to a third and final set!
Wimbledon 2024: Jasmine Paolini 2-6 5-2 Barbora Krejcikova*
Saturday 13 July 2024 15:16 , Jamie Braidwood
Amazing point! Paolini somehow picks up the volley from Krejcikova and steadies before firing the forehand winner! Krejcikova then closed the net but put her volley out and it’s 30-0 to the Italian.
Krejcikova puts the return long off the Paolini first serve, and that’s been key. She’s made sure she gets more returns in playing and is able to build more from the baseline.
Saying that, Krejcikova thumps a look at the second serve but Paolini is able to get so much weight behind er backhand. It overturns the rally, and Krejcikova fires out!
One game away.
Wimbledon 2024: *Jasmine Paolini 2-6 4-2 Barbora Krejcikova
Saturday 13 July 2024 15:12 , Jamie Braidwood
Much more like it from Krejcikova as she finds an ace down the middle to move to 40-15 on serve.
But how about that from Paolini?! A flying forehand off the return, straight down the line for a clean winner!
She blocks the next serve from Krejcikova up the middle, but it drifts long.
Wimbledon 2024: Jasmine Paolini 2-6 4-1 Barbora Krejcikova*
Saturday 13 July 2024 15:10 , Jamie Braidwood
Great timing from Paolini to land her first ace of the match. A flying forehand winner seals a very impressive game.
Two more of those from Paolini and we’ll be heading for a third and final set!
Wimbledon 2024: *Jasmine Paolini 2-6 3-1 Barbora Krejcikova
Saturday 13 July 2024 15:06 , Jamie Braidwood
Wow - is this getting to Krejcikova? The Czech makes two double fautls in a row at the start of the fourth game, then Paolini paints the line with a forehand winner crosscourt, sending up a puff of chalk!
Two break points: Krejcikova saves the first as Paolini chucks a forehand long. And the second is saved too with Paolini netting on the backhand from out wide. Deuce: and a third error in a row from Paolini.
This would be a boost for Krejcikova. Paolini long again on the backhand! That was a big chance for the Italian.
Wimbledon 2024: Jasmine Paolini 2-6 3-0 Barbora Krejcikova*
Saturday 13 July 2024 15:01 , Jamie Braidwood
Wow. Momentum swing much? Paolini pastes a forehand winner onto the line and moves to 40-15 on serve, bidding for a third game in a row.
But then, Paolini finds the net on the forehand and with Krejcikova on the baseline, can’t clear the net with the drop shot.
Deuce. WHAT A POINT! Paolini goes for the deft angled volley at the net, but Krejcikova somehow reaches it, hanging up the lob. Paolini can’t produce the overhead and sits the baseline with her head in her hands!
Berak point: Paolini saves! Deuce again. The crowd is desperate for Paolini here, in thrall at the power coming off her racket. Paolini digs in and holds as Krejcikova hits the net post with the backhand!
Big hold.
Wimbledon 2024: *Jasmine Paolini 2-6 2-0 Barbora Krejcikova - BREAK!
Saturday 13 July 2024 14:55 , Jamie Braidwood
Now a chance for Paolini as Krejcikova can’t find a first serve and then puts her backhand long. It’s 0-30 for the Italian, her first opening against the serve all match.
Krejcikova responds with a big serve up the middle, then another out wide. But that’s brilliant play on the baseline from Paolini! She draws the error from Krejcikova into the net and will get a look at two break points.
Serve out wide from Krejcikova... but Paolini returns and the Czech nets!
Where did that come from?! Paolini breaks and gets a lifeline in this final - and Centre Court loves it!
Wimbledon 2024: Jasmine Paolini 2-6 1-0 Barbora Krejcikova*
Saturday 13 July 2024 14:51 , Jamie Braidwood
Paolini is having to fight for every hold, including at the start of the second set. But that’s a start. After facing 30-30, Krejcikova misses on the backhand crosscort and then finds the net.
Having been broken at the start of the match, Paolini holds at the start of the second set.
Wimbledon 2024: *Jasmine Paolini 2-6 Barbora Krejcikova - SET!
Saturday 13 July 2024 14:45 , Jamie Braidwood
Wow. A statement hold from Krejcikova as she serves out the set in the Wimbledon final. She roars as she finds three first serves in a row, taking charge of the rallies, to get three set points at 40-0.
She plants a forehand into the open court and Paolini nets on the run. Krejcikova is a set away from the Wimbledon title.
19/21 first serves is a joke! Paolini heads off court - she also lost the first set 6-2 to Donna Vekic in the semi-finals, and is in need of a similar response here.
Wimbledon 2024: Jasmine Paolini 2-5 Barbora Krejcikova*
Saturday 13 July 2024 14:41 , Jamie Braidwood
Krejcikova’s range of shot has been so impressive so far. On 30-30, she earns the right to have a blast at Paolini’s second serve but nets.
A forehand wide seals the game for Paolini but she remains a double-break down. Krejcikova will serve for the set next.
Wimbledon 2024: *Jasmine Paolini 1-5 Barbora Krejcikova
Saturday 13 July 2024 14:38 , Jamie Braidwood
Krejcikova moves a game away from the first set with a dominant display behind serve. She moves in brilliantly and finds the backhand winner up the line.
Krejcikova has made 15 of her 17 first serves so far. This has been some start.
Wimbledon 2024: Jasmine Paolini 1-4 Barbora Krejcikova*
Saturday 13 July 2024 14:34 , Jamie Braidwood
Paolini immediately faces another spot of both on serve as the backhand drifts wide and she faces 0-30. Krejcikova is happy to stay patient on the baseline on 30-30 and Paolini fires long, confirmed by the challenge.
Break point: brilliant depth against from Krejcikova in the rallies, Paolini hangs on but then nets on the backhand up the line!
Krejcikova takes the double-break.
Wimbledon 2024: *Jasmine Paolini 1-3 Barbora Krejcikova
Saturday 13 July 2024 14:30 , Jamie Braidwood
Krejcikova has started this final wonderfully, though, as a forehand winner onto the line puts the Czech into a strong position to hold.
Paolini fires the return long as Krejcikova takes her time behind the serve. After a series of slices torwards the Paolini backhand, the Italian fires the winner up the line.
Now it’s 40-30, and Paolini withstands Krejcikova from the baseline, this is going to deuce!
WHAT A POINT! Incredible from both players, as Paolini somehow reaches a drop shot from Krejickova, who can scramble back to return the lob. Stunning. And Krejcikova holds on the next serve.
Wimbledon 2024: Jasmine Paolini 1-2 Barbora Krejcikova*
Saturday 13 July 2024 14:23 , Jamie Braidwood
Paolini is forced to face another break point as Krejcikova continued to push deep strikes into the back of the court. But the Italian is scrappy and she wasn’t going to give up on this. What a hold from Paolini as she finds a serve on game point and Krejcikova pushes the return out of play. A big moment in the match already?
Wimbledon 2024: Jasmine Paolini 0-2 Barbora Krejcikova*
Saturday 13 July 2024 14:18 , Jamie Braidwood
Paolini won’t be phased. She’s come back from behind before, as the Centre Court rally behind her.
Oh but that’s a stunning point. Incredible defence from Krejcikova to take control of a rally that had wonderful angles, finished off with the forehand winner. Krejcikova is pushing for the double break as she moves to 0-30.
But Paolini digs in. Forza, she cries, as the backhand winner goes past Krejcikova. 30-30, Paolini with wonderful aggression behind the forehand strike, as Krejcikova can only hang up a defensive lob.
Krejcikova has started on fire from the baseline, though, with that flat backhand crosscourt. She works her way to deuce as Paolini fires long on the backhand.
And now break point, but Paolini saves with a wonderful drop shot. That took guts. What a game this is turning into already.
Wimbledon 2024: *Jasmine Paolini 0-2 Barbora Krejcikova
Saturday 13 July 2024 14:14 , Jamie Braidwood
Two strong first serves from Krejcikova as the Czech looks to consolidate the break - Paolini can’t keep either return in play. Another big serve from Krejcikova, followed by the forehand winner.
A poor return game from Paolini, but a strong start from Krejcikova. She holds to love.
Wimbledon 2024: Jasmine Paolini 0-1 Barbora Krejcikova*
Saturday 13 July 2024 14:12 , Jamie Braidwood
We start with two long baselines rallies, with Paolini and Krejcikova trading backhand errors. It’s Krejcikova who gets a first window of a chance as Paolini’s forehand goes long.
15-30, Krejcikova finds the baseline and Paolini moves in, but her volley drops out! Break point: Krejcikova goes after the second serve, and flashes the first winner of the match with a forehand crosscourt!
Krejcikova breaks in the opening game!
*denotes next server
Wimbledon 2024: *Jasmine Paolini 0-0 Barbora Krejcikova
Saturday 13 July 2024 14:07 , Jamie Braidwood
You’re looking at the new Wimbledon champion.
But who?
Paolini will serve first in front of the Royal Box and with the sun behind her.
Wimbledon 2024: Jasmine Paolini vs Barbora Krejcikova
Saturday 13 July 2024 14:02 , Jamie Braidwood
Here we go! Jasmine Paolini and Barbora Krejcikova make the famous walk from the locker rooms in the All England Club and step out onto Centre Court.
Satia Murray, 17, will perform the coin toss, representing Ashdon Jazz Academy, a charity supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young women from minority communities in Merton.
Wimbledon 2024: Jasmine Paolini vs Barbora Krejcikova
Saturday 13 July 2024 13:59 , Jack Rathborn
Centre Court is starting to fill up now on a muggy, overcast day in south-west London!
Just five minutes to go now until the players enter the stage for the women’s singles final!
Who will be the first-time Wimbledon winner?
Novak Djokovic is Wimbledon’s villain – but boo him at your peril
Saturday 13 July 2024 13:55 , Jack Rathborn
In the aftermath of last year’s Wimbledon final, it was tempting to wonder if Novak Djokovic’s defeat to Carlos Alcaraz signalled the start of a change. Bidding for a fifth Wimbledon title in a row, Djokovic was beaten in an epic five-set battle in his first defeat at the Championships since 2017. As he contemplated the end of his dominance at the All England Club, Djokovic was gracious, his praise of the young Alcaraz glowing and genuine. After so many victories, it was a little startling to see such a fierce competitor embracing the rare taste of defeat like an old friend, reflecting an attitude of “win some, lose some” in front of the Centre Court crowd.
But rather than marking the shift towards a more mutually appreciative relationship, the opposite has occurred. On Monday night, as Djokovic sealed victory over Holger Rune in the fourth round, the seven-time champion turned on sections of the Wimbledon crowd for “showing disrespect” - Rune was showered with cries of “Ruuuuuuune!”, which sounded a lot like “Boooooooo!”.
Having played Rune several times previously, Djokovic would have been aware that such a reaction from the crowd towards the Dane was nothing new. Djokovic, though, chose to hear boos. They acted as fuel to increase his level and take a step closer to an eighth title.
Novak Djokovic is Wimbledon’s villain – but boo him at your peril
Wimbledon 2024: Jasmine Paolini vs Barbora Krejcikova
Saturday 13 July 2024 13:50 , Jamie Braidwood
Road to the final: Barbora Krejcikova (31)
SFs: vs Elena Rybakina (4) 3-6 6-3 6-4
QFs: vs Jelena Ostapenko (13) 6-4 7-6 (7-4)
4R: Danielle Collins (11) 7-5 6-3
3R: Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-0 4-3 (retired)
2R: Katie Volynets 7-6 (8-6) 7-6 (7-5)
1R: Veronika Kudermetova 7-6 (7-4) 6-7 (1-7) 7-5
Wimbledon 2024: Jasmine Paolini vs Barbora Krejcikova
Saturday 13 July 2024 13:40 , Jamie Braidwood
Road to the final: Jasmine Paolini (7)
SFs: vs Donna Vekic 2-6 6-4 7-6 (10-8)
QFs: vs Emma Navarro (19) 6-2 6-1
4R: vs Madison Keys (12) 6-3 6-7 5-5 (retired)
3R: vs Bianca Andreescu 7-6 (7-4) 6-1
2R: Greet Minnen 7-6 6-2
1R: Sara Sorribes 7-5 6-3
Princess of Wales to attend Wimbledon men’s final and present trophy to winner
Saturday 13 July 2024 13:30 , Jamie Braidwood
The Princess of Wales will attend the Wimbledon men’s final on Sunday and present the trophy, Kensington Palace has confirmed.
Kate, patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, will not attend Saturday’s women’s final and Wimbledon chairwoman, Debbie Jevans, will present the trophy on her behalf to either Jasmine Paolini or Barbora Krejcikova.
Kensington Palace confirmed on Saturday morning that Kate would attend the finale of the Championships on Sunday to present the men’s trophy to either Novak Djokovic or Carlos Alcaraz.
Kate is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer and made a brief return to the public spotlight last month at Trooping the Colour.
Princess of Wales to attend Wimbledon men’s final and present trophy to winner
Wimbledon 2024: Jasmine Paolini visited by special guest
Saturday 13 July 2024 13:15 , Jamie Braidwood
Pop superstar Pink was very excited to meet Wimbledon finalist Jasmine Paolini yesterday...
Jasmine Paolini looks ahead to Wimbledon final
Saturday 13 July 2024 13:00 , Jamie Braidwood
“I’m trying to live the present and to enjoy what I’m doing and don’t forget where I am.
“I think it’s a really privileged position, and I have to keep that in focus, you know?
“Also, sometimes I’m trying to say to myself ‘OK, jokes apart, enjoy but stay focused and think about what you have to do to step on court and give the 100 per cent that you have.
“It’s a balance, I think, between enjoying and be focused.”
ORDER OF PLAY:
Saturday 13 July 2024 12:50 , Kieran Jackson
CENTRE COURT - 14:00 START
1 Ladies’ Singles Final
Barbora Krejcikova (CZE) [31] vs Jasmine Paolini (ITA) [7]
2 Gentlemen’s Doubles Final
Max Purcell (AUS) / Jordan Thompson (AUS) [15] vs Harri Heliovaara (FIN) / Henry Patten (GBR)
3 Ladies’ Doubles Final
Katerina Siniakova (CZE) / Taylor Townsend (USA) [4] vs Gabriela Dabrowski (CAN) / Erin Routliffe (NZL) [2]
No.1 COURT - SHOW COURT - 11:00 START
Ladies’ Wheelchair Singles Final#
Diede De Groot (NED) [1] vs Aniek Van Koot (NED) [4]
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Kim Clijsters (BEL) / Martina Hingis (SUI) vs Cara Black (ZIM) / Samantha Stosur (AUS) (SL) 2
Bob Bryan (USA) / Mike Bryan (USA) vs James Blake (USA) / Bruno Soares (BRA) (SD) 3
Jasmine Paolini wins record-breaking Wimbledon semi-final
Saturday 13 July 2024 12:40 , Jamie Braidwood
As a 57th and final unforced error sprung off Donna Vekic’s forehand and into the tramline, Jasmine Paolini ran towards her player box in complete and utter euphoria. This year’s breakthrough star on the tennis tour – that goes for men and women – has reached a second Grand Slam final in a matter of weeks. At the end of this titanic battle, she blew a kiss to her corner and then consoled her heartbroken opponent.
As the old adage goes, it felt cruel that somebody had to lose. Both Vekic and Paolini were contesting their first semi-final at Wimbledon and their desperation to reach Saturday’s showpiece was writ large throughout this absorbing battle of wills. In the end, only a first-to-10 final-set tie-break could separate them – and even then, there was barely a flip of a coin between them. Match of the tournament? Possibly so.
Jasmine Paolini defeats crestfallen Donna Vekic in Wimbledon semi-final
Jasmine Paolini matches Serena Williams feat by reaching Wimbledon final
Saturday 13 July 2024 12:20 , Jamie Braidwood
Jasmine Paolini is the first woman to reach back-to-back Roland Garros and Wimbledon finals since Serena Williams in 2016.
But this is a woman who, until this year, had never gone beyond the second round of a grand slam and yet, five weeks ago, was in the final of the French Open.
“You are crazy, I would say, yes,” she said. “Yeah, I don’t have words. Just, yeah, you are crazy.
“Two grand slam finals in a row was crazy to believe, I think, no? I’m also surprising how at the moment, until now in this moment, I’m living this.
“I feel maybe Saturday I will be so nervous, I don’t know. But I feel also relaxed. I’m the same person. I’m doing the same things. Yeah, I don’t know. I’m surprised a little bit how I’m managing this.
“I don’t want to say more because maybe Saturday I’m going to be shaking. Yeah, I’m surprising myself to live this with really relaxing mood, you know?”
Jasmine Paolini has surprised herself by reaching back-to-back grand slam finals
Saturday 13 July 2024 12:00 , Jamie Braidwood
Jasmine Paolini admitted that if anyone had told her two months ago she would be in the Wimbledon final, she would think they were “crazy”.
Paolini, the 28-year-old seventh seed, won a Centre Court classic of a semi-final against Donna Vekic 2-6 6-4 7-6 (10/8) after a nerve-shredding match tie-break.
At two hours and 51 minutes it was the longest women’s semi-final in Wimbledon history, and at the end of it Paolini became the first Italian woman to reach the final, where she will face Barbora Krejcikova.
It is a remarkable run from a player who had not won a Tour-level match on grass until 15 days ago, in Eastbourne, and had lost in the first round in her only previous three visits to SW19.
Jasmine Paolini has surprised herself by reaching back-to-back grand slam finals
Emotional Barbora Krejcikova makes Jana Novotna tribute after reaching final
Saturday 13 July 2024 11:40 , Jamie Braidwood
Barbora Krejcikova was inspired by the memory of her mentor Jana Novotna as she battled back to beat former champion Elena Rybakina and reach her first Wimbledon singles final.
Novotna famously cried on the shoulder of the Duchess of Kent after losing the 1993 final against Steffi Graf from a winning position before finally lifting the trophy five years later.
She took a teenage Krejcikova under her wing but died of cancer in 2017 aged only 49.
Krejcikova became emotional when taking about Novotna in her post-match interview, saying: “I’m thinking about Jana a lot. I have so many beautiful memories and, when I step on the court here, I’m just fighting for every single ball because that’s what I think she would want me to do.
“We talked about her matches here. It’s been some while so I can’t really tell you what it was about. But we definitely did. I hope she would be proud.”
Emotional Barbora Krejcikova makes Jana Novotna tribute after reaching final
Barbora Krejcikova finally living up to her own billing after difficult year
Saturday 13 July 2024 11:20 , Jamie Braidwood
Barbora Krejcikova complained last year that she was never in the conversation surrounding the top of women’s tennis.
Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina were the reigning grand slam champions, yet Krejcikova had recent wins over all three.
“It’s about Iga, Aryna, and Elena, and I’m not really there,” the 2021 French Open winner moaned in Miami in March 2023.
Unfortunately, in the intervening 16 months that gripe has looked more and more risible.
Injury and illness have taken their toll as Krejcikova tumbled down the rankings and after a two-month lay-off earlier this year she lost all four of her matches, including a first-round exit at Roland Garros, before arriving on the grass.
But now, as world number 32, Krejcikova beat Rybakina in three tense sets to reach a first Wimbledon final, writes Andy Sims.
Barbora Krejcikova finally living up to her own billing after difficult year
Alfie Hewett on course for Wimbledon double and receives boost as rival knocked out
Saturday 13 July 2024 11:00 , Jamie Braidwood
Alfie Hewett could toast double Wimbledon success this weekend after he followed up his thrilling wheelchair singles semi-final win with victory alongside Gordon Reid in the last four of the men’s doubles.
Hewett claimed revenge over Gustavo Fernandez at the start of day 12 of the Championships, winning 4-6 6-4 7-5 against the third seed, who had knocked him out of the French Open last month.
Victory after two hour and 41 minutes on Court Three has kept Hewett on track to claim a first singles triumph at the All England Club after runner-up finishes in each of the last two years.
Second seed Hewett lost to Tokito Oda in the final 12 months ago, but will not take on the Japanese teenager after he was edged out by Spaniard Martin De La Puente in three sets.
It sent De La Puente through to a first grand slam final and means a first-time Wimbledon winner will be crowned on Sunday.
Alfie Hewett on course for Wimbledon double and receives boost as rival knocked out
The Carlos Alcaraz experience – and why it is so effective as Spaniard reaches second Wimbledon final
Saturday 13 July 2024 10:40 , Jamie Braidwood
The common courtesy of an apology to the opponent in a moment of fortune is fairly unique to tennis. You rarely see a hand up in one’s regrets for a fortuitously shinned shot into the goal; nor for a shanked golf drive rebounding off the trees and onto the fairway. Perhaps it’s the sport’s genuine adversarial nature which affords this refreshing sign of affability in the heat of battle. Do they mean it? Who knows – but the simple hand signal is enough.
Intriguingly, it is also an unorthodox indicator of what it means to watch, and face, Carlos Alcaraz. A player so unpredictable in his shot selection and rhythm that, in the 57-minute first set of his Wimbledon semi-final against Daniil Medvedev, he raised his hand in apology five times. A few net cords here, a few framed groundstrokes there, in a set he eventually lost. Yet the intoxicating Spaniard’s greatest weakness is also his greatest strength.
Spellbinding lunacy: welcome to another episode of the Carlos Alcaraz experience
Carlos Alcaraz hoping to play part in Spain’s Wimbledon-Euro 2024 double
Saturday 13 July 2024 10:20 , Jamie Braidwood
Carlos Alcaraz is eyeing up double Spanish success on a “perfect Sunday”.
The 21-year-old is one win away from a second successive Wimbledon title after fighting from a set down to defeat Daniil Medvedev.
It was a repeat of last year’s semi-final, which the Spaniard had won easily, but this time he was made to work harder for his 6-7 (1) 6-3 6-4 6-4 victory.
Now he must try to stage another repeat in the final, with seven-time champion Novak Djokovic again the man across the other side of the net.
Alcaraz has become a firm favourite at Wimbledon but he experienced booing on Centre Court after his match when he suggested it was going to be a good day for Spanish people on Sunday.
Carlos Alcaraz hoping to play his part in a Spanish Sunday double
When is Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final?
Saturday 13 July 2024 10:00 , Jamie Braidwood
Carlos Alcaraz faces Novak Djokovic in a sensational rematch of their epic Wimbledon final.
Alcaraz defeated Djokovic in five thrilling sets last year to win the Championships for the first time in one of the greatest finals of the modern era. The Spaniard is the only player to beat Djokovic in the last 11 years on Centre Court and has since gone on to win the French Open for his third grand slam title at the age of 21.
Djokovic, at 37, is bidding to become the oldest Wimbledon champion in the Open era and equal Roger Federer’s men’s record of eighth titles at the All England Club. The 24-time grand slam champion has made a stunning recovery from undergoing knee surgery just four weeks ago but has not won a title this season.
“He already beat me here in a Wimbledon final in a five-set thriller so I don’t expect anything less than a huge battle,” Djokovic said after beating Lorenzo Musetti in the semi-finals. “He is as complete a player as they come, so it’s going to take the best of my ability to beat him.”
When is Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final?
Novak Djokovic: ‘Surreal’ to be in another Wimbledon final so soon after surgery
Saturday 13 July 2024 09:40 , Jamie Braidwood
Novak Djokovic admitted reaching the Wimbledon final felt “surreal” just over five weeks after undergoing knee surgery.
Djokovic set up a blockbuster repeat of last year’s showpiece against Carlos Alcaraz after swatting aside Italian Lorenzo Musetti.
The seven-time champion went under the knife on June 5 after suffering a torn meniscus at the French Open.
And he further dispelled any physical concerns, despite still sporting his grey knee support, with a comprehensive 6-4 7-6 (2) 6-4 semi-final win in two hours and 48 minutes.
Djokovic admitted he was still unsure if he would be able to compete in SW19 just three days before the tournament began.
Novak Djokovic: ‘Surreal’ to be in another Wimbledon final so soon after surgery
Why is Novak Djokovic celebrating by playing the violin at Wimbledon?
Saturday 13 July 2024 09:20 , Jamie Braidwood
Novak Djokovic was booed on Centre Court as he pretended to play the violin on his racket after booking his place in a 10th Wimbledon final
The 37-year-old was making his first appearance since turning on sections of the crowd and accusing them of “showing disrespect” following his win over Holger Rune.
But Djokovic was in impressive form as he defeated Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets to set up a rematch of last year’s Wimbledon final against Carlos Alcaraz.
“During the match it’s business time, trying to outplay your opponent,” he said. “I’m very happy to be in another final but I don’t want to stop here. Hopefully I’ll get my hands on that trophy.”
Why is Novak Djokovic celebrating by playing the violin at Wimbledon?
Novak Djokovic soaks in the boos to set up thrilling Wimbledon rematch with Carlos Alcaraz
Saturday 13 July 2024 09:00 , Jamie Braidwood
So the all-time classic will have an instant rematch. Novak Djokovic will face Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final on Sunday in a repeat of last year’s epic five-setter, as the 37-year-old bids to become the oldest champion in the Open era at the All England Club.
It’s the final everyone wanted to see and yet, after beating the inspired Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets, the boos that rained down from the Centre Court crowd were rather illustrative of how difficult a journey this has been for the seven-time champion. Djokovic celebrated by pretending to play the violin on his racket, in a tribute to his six-year-old daughter. But clearly, a few days after accusing some Wimbledon fans of “showing disrespect”, some in the crowd thought the gesture was directed at them.
Djokovic soaks in the boos to set up thrilling rematch with Alcaraz
Wimbledon 2024 prize money: How much do players earn round-by-round?
Saturday 13 July 2024 08:30 , Jamie Braidwood
The total prize money at Wimbledon has reached £50m for the first time ahead of the 2024 Championships.
The winner of the men’s and women’s singles titles will take home a record £2.7m each, with the runner-ups earning £1.4m.
Carlos Alcaraz and Marketa Vondrousova took home a record £2.35m last year, with the prize money for the men’s and women’s singles champion increasing by almost 15 per cent in 2024.
A total prize fund of £50m includes singles, doubles and wheelchair events and represents an 11.9 increase from last year. Here’s how it breaks down
Wimbledon 2024 prize money: How much do players earn round-by-round?
Who is playing at Wimbledon today? Full order of play and schedule
Saturday 13 July 2024 08:20 , Jamie Braidwood
CENTRE COURT - 14:00 START
1 Ladies’ Singles Final
Barbora Krejcikova (CZE) [31] vs Jasmine Paolini (ITA) [7]
2 Gentlemen’s Doubles Final
Max Purcell (AUS) / Jordan Thompson (AUS) [15] vs
Harri Heliovaara (FIN) / Henry Patten (GBR)
3 Ladies’ Doubles Final
Katerina Siniakova (CZE) / Taylor Townsend (USA) [4] vs
Gabriela Dabrowski (CAN) / Erin Routliffe (NZL) [2]
Wimbledon order of play and Saturday’s schedule
What is Saturday’s TV schedule?
Saturday 13 July 2024 08:15 , Jamie Braidwood
11:00 -12:30 - Live coverage - BBC Two
11:00 - 20:00 - Live coverage of outside courts - BBC Red Button
13:15 - 18:30 - Live coverage - BBC One
18:20 - 20:10 - Live coverage - BBC Two
20:10 - 21:10 - Today at Wimbledon - BBC Two
How can I watch Wimbledon?
Saturday 13 July 2024 08:05 , Jamie Braidwood
Wimbledon will be shown on the BBC in the UK, with full coverage of the tournament available to watch on BBC One, BBC Two and across the BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website.
When is Jasmine Paolini vs Barbora Krejcikova
The Wimbledon women’s final takes place at 2pm BST on Saturday 13 July.
When is Jasmine Paolini vs Barbora Krejcikova in the Wimbledon final?
Saturday 13 July 2024 08:01 , Jamie Braidwood
Jasmine Paolini faces Barbora Krejcikova in the Wimbledon final as a new champion will be crowned at the All England Club.
Both players are through to the Wimbledon singles final for the first time in what has been another unpredictable tournament on the women’s side - one that will produce an eighth different winner in the last eight years.
Paolini, 28, had only ever reached the first round of Wimbledon before this year but has enjoyed a breakthrough season, reaching the French Open final last month where the Italian lost to Iga Swiatek.
Krejcikova, also 28, a is a former French Open winner in 2021 and two-time Wimbledon doubles champion, so carries greater experience, but the Czech had not been past the fourth round of the singles in SW19 before this month.
Both Paolini and Krejcikova come through epic semi-final matches on Thursday, with the seventh seed Paolini defeating Donna Vekic in the longest Wimbledon women’s semi-final in history, while Krejcikova came from a set down to defeat former champion Elena Rybakina.
When is Jasmine Paolini vs Barbora Krejcikova in the Wimbledon final?
Wimbledon 2024 LIVE: Tennis scores before Paolini vs Krejcikova final
Saturday 13 July 2024 08:00 , Jamie Braidwood
A new Wimbledon champion will be crowned as Jasmine Paolini faces Barbora Krejcikova in the women’s final for the Venus Rosewater Dish. Another unpredictable women’s tournament has produced an unexpected final as first-time Wimbledon singles finalists Paolini and Krejcikova meet on Centre Court.
Paolini has been the breakthrough story of the tennis season. The 28-year-old reached the French Open final last month and is the first Italian woman to contest the Wimbledon final, having only previously reached the first round before this year. Krejcikova will come into the final as the narrow favourite as a former French Open winner in 2021. The Czech is also a two-time Wimbledon champion in the doubles.
Both players battled to reach the final, with Paolini beating Donna Vekic in the longest womens’ semi-final in history and Krejcikova knocking out former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina. Paolini and Krejcikova will be playing for a record £2.7m, and the chance to join the illustrious board of winners as the eighth different women’s champion in the last eight tournaments.
Follow all the latest scores and match updates from the Wimbledon women’s final in today’s live blog
