Barbora Krejcikova’s Wimbledon title defence almost ended early

• Defending champion Barbora Krejcikova successfully began her Wimbledon title defense, overcoming a strong challenge from Alexandra Eala in a three-set match.
• Krejcikova entered the tournament with significant injury concerns, having played only six matches this year due to back and thigh issues.
• Alexandra Eala, ranked 56th, proved a formidable opponent, winning the first set and showcasing her recent form, which included victories over top-10 players.
• Despite Eala's strong start and the match's intensity, Krejcikova's experience and improved performance in the second and third sets secured her victory; 6-3, 2-6, 1-6.
• The day also saw other major upsets, with third seed Jessica Pegula and fifth seed Zheng Qinwen both losing their first-round matches.

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Defending champion Barbora Krejcikova survives scare in Wimbledon opener