Emma Navarro Stuns Krejcikova to Reach Wimbledon Quarters

10th seed rallies from a set down to knock out defending champion..

Emma Navarro delivered a statement performance at Wimbledon 2025, fighting back from a set down to defeat defending champion Barbora Krejcikova 2‑6, 6‑3, 6‑4. The win sends the American into her first Grand Slam quarterfinal and ensures this year’s women’s singles champion will be a first-time Wimbledon winner.

Slow start, strong finish

Krejcikova, the 2024 champion and one of the tournament favorites, started strong. She dominated the opening set with clean winners and steady service games, breaking Navarro early and taking the set 6-2 with relative ease.

But Navarro, seeded 10th, regrouped quickly in the second set. She tightened her groundstrokes, found better depth on returns, and broke Krejcikova’s rhythm. With improved movement and growing confidence, she took the second set 6-3, shifting momentum in her favor.

Navarro: “I Believed in My Game”

“I knew I had to raise my level and stay mentally tough,” Navarro said after the match.

“Barbora’s a great champion, but I believed in my game and stayed aggressive.”

In the deciding set, Navarro maintained her composure and secured a crucial break midway through. She held serve under pressure and closed out the final set 6-4 — sealing one of the tournament’s biggest upsets on Centre Court.

A breakthrough on the grand slam stage

This win marks a career milestone for the 23-year-old, who has been steadily climbing the rankings over the past year. It’s Navarro’s first appearance in a Grand Slam quarterfinal, and it comes at the sport’s most prestigious venue.

Navarro’s performance also officially ends Krejcikova’s title defense, and with no former champions left in the draw, Wimbledon is now guaranteed to crown a new women’s singles champion for the first time since 2019.

Who’s next?: A battle with rising teen Andreeva

Next up, Navarro will take on 18‑year‑old Mirra Andreeva, the tournament’s No. 7 seed. Andreeva remains undefeated in her return to the fourth round and has not dropped a set this Wimbledon. The match is scheduled for Monday on either Centre or No. 1 Court.

This encounter sets the stage for a compelling generational clash: Navarro striving for her biggest Grand Slam result, and Andreeva looking to cement her emergence among the elite.

A new era at Wimbledon

Emma Navarro’s win ensures that Wimbledon 2025 will crown a new women’s singles champion — continuing the tradition since 2019 where no defending champion has repeated. Her breakthrough also underscores the changing guard in women’s tennis, with new contenders reshaping the landscape.