Czech world No.42 Marketa Vondrousova, watched by husband Stepan, became the only unseeded woman of the Open era to be crowned Wimbledon singles champion.
Her rollercoaster victory on Centre Court defied the form book as she defeated sixth seed and last year’s runner-up, Ons Jabeur, 6-4 6-4.
Given that 12 months ago she was a mere spectator here, with her arm in plaster following two big wrist operations, Vondrousova’s history-making triumph is even more spectacular.
The girl with tattoos all over the arms and body then pledged to get another one.
This story is from the July 16, 2023 edition of Daily Star Sunday.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the July 16, 2023 edition of Daily Star Sunday.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
HARRY'S ON THE LASH AGAIN
Now Kane's had pop at clubs after withdrawals
I KANE GO ON AND ON
Winter break gives striker a bit of R&R
Red man walking
RVN GUTTED BY EXIT
EFFING 'N REFFING
Officials must wise up, it's not all about them
DUCK SUPER
Ben has fire in his belly over Ashes
Ridoto rules
FERGIE STRIKES GOLD AGAIN
Nice face, shame about the liege..
HENRY VIII WIFE MUG ON A TREE
Rob turns dead mog into robot
£30K TO BRING BACK CAT
WRESTLE IN PEACE
Legend of ring dead at 86
Gen Z want crusts cut off sarnies
WHAT A BUNCH OF SOFTIES
