Barbora Krejcikova answered fans’ questions just ahead of the Wimbledon singles final.
By Erik Gudris | @atntennis | Friday, July 12, 2024
Barbora Krejcikova took time after practice to answer fans’ questions online just ahead of playing in her first ever Wimbledon singles final.
The 28-year-old Czech went onto X, formerly known as Twitter and let her followers know she would answer their questions. She did this earlier during the tournament during a rain delay and it proved popular then.
Krejcikova, the No. 31 seed is set to face off against No. 7 seed Jasmine Paolini of Italy with the winner becoming a first time Wimbledon singles champion. Krejcikova won the Roland Garros singles title in 2021 and also holds seven major doubles titles, including two at Wimbledon.
Here’s a sample from her Q&A today that started out with the ultimate question – Roger or Rafa?
We should keep this tradition going as it worked last time, right?
Send me the questions. I will answer them after my practice. 🙏🏻 https://t.co/tA5kscwFqa
— Barbora Krejcikova (@BKrejcikova) July 12, 2024
Rafa and Roger. Don’t make me choose. I love Roger’s grace and Rafa’s fighting spirit.
— Barbora Krejcikova (@BKrejcikova) July 12, 2024
When asked how important playing the Olympics were to her, Krejcikova, a gold medalist in doubles with her partner Katerina Siniakova in the Tokyo 2020 games responded very much so.
“Very very important. I love to play for my country. In the Olympics years, I would probably put it on top of my priority list tbh.”
I love the embroidery. 😁
— Barbora Krejcikova (@BKrejcikova) July 12, 2024
I take it as it is. So none.
— Barbora Krejcikova (@BKrejcikova) July 12, 2024
When asked who her favorite women’s tennis players are or were, she mentioned a former Wimbledon finalist and a former Wimbledon champions including her late mentor and coach Jana Novotna who won the title in 1998.
Justine Henine was the one I watched growing up 🥰 And obviously Jana Novotna.
— Barbora Krejcikova (@BKrejcikova) July 12, 2024
I love being myself.
— Barbora Krejcikova (@BKrejcikova) July 12, 2024
In addition to sharing a recipe for blueberry cake, Krejcikova expressed her love for Coldplay and what puts her in a good mood. Hint: it involves her favorite Legos.
Love them! And they have a special place in my heart through this Wimbledon. Because before each match day, we sit down around a table, play cards and listen to Coldplay. 🙏🏻
— Barbora Krejcikova (@BKrejcikova) July 12, 2024
I love being myself.
— Barbora Krejcikova (@BKrejcikova) July 12, 2024
Lego 😁 Stepping aside from the tennis life and being with people I love.
— Barbora Krejcikova (@BKrejcikova) July 12, 2024
Photo Credit: Rob Newell/CameraSport