Czech tennis player Marketa Vondrousova pulled off a surprising victory at Wimbledon on Saturday, defeating Ons Jabeur 6-4, 6-4. Vondrousova, who was unseeded, became the first unseeded player to win the women’s singles title at the tournament. Jabeur, who had reached the final in 2022, was aiming to become the first Arab player to win a Grand Slam title and the first African woman to win a major tennis trophy. However, she struggled with unforced errors, ultimately preventing her from securing the historic victory. Vondrousova, on the other hand, showed great composure and consistency throughout the match. She had previously struggled at Wimbledon, but this year she defeated four seeded players, including Jessica Pegula and Elina Svitolina. In an emotional post-match interview, Jabeur expressed her disappointment at the loss but remained determined to continue her pursuit of a Wimbledon title. Vondrousova, still in disbelief, credited her unexpected win to her hard work and perseverance. The match took place with the Centre Court roof closed due to high winds and the threat of rain showers. Jabeur initially had a strong start, but Vondrousova adapted her tactics, drawing errors from her opponent. Despite losing her advantage at one point, Vondrousova remained composed and eventually broke serve to secure the victory. This win makes her the fourth Czech-born player to win the Wimbledon title in the professional era, joining the ranks of Martina Navratilova, Jana Novotna, and Petra Kvitova. Vondrousova’s victory also continues the streak of first-time winners at the women’s Wimbledon championship.