French Open: Barbora Krejcikova - "Can't believe it yet"
Barbora Krejcikova caused a big sensation at the French Open 2021 and was crowned double champion. The Czech cannot really believe that yet.
by Michael Rothschädl
last edit: Jun 16, 2021, 03:30 pm
The triumph of Barbora Krejcikova is a very special one in many ways. On the one hand, there is the fact that for almost exactly 21 years no woman had managed to leave the Bois de Bolougne with a single or double title in her luggage. Or the fact that it was a full forty years ago that a Czech woman won the individual Grand Slam title in the capital of France.
And on top of that, the title was a huge sensation for the Czech, who was just 65th in the WTA world rankings in November of the previous year. It was clear before the French Open that the Czech woman definitely has her qualities in doubles, that the 25-year-old is also capable of great things on her own, something that Krejcikova would have attested only very few before the tournament.
Krejcikova wants to be inspiration
Nundenn: In the end, the Czech taught everyone better and caused a great sensation under the Eiffel Tower. She can't really believe it herself: "It's a dream come true. I can't really believe it yet. It may take a little longer. It will take more time. So far, I'm just enjoying it. I just enjoy all the attention. I've never experienced anything like it, " explained the world number 15. towards the WTA.
Her story could now be an inspiration for young players, as Krejcikova points out: "My journey, I think it's inspiring because nine months ago I was actually out of the top 100. I had the label that I am a doubles player. Now, nine months later, I'm actually an individual Grand Slam champion and the world has just changed. "
Because the quality of the competition is great, as the Czech emphasizes: "I just have the feeling that there are so many girls in the locker room who have the skills. If I can actually do it, they have the ability to do it too do, "emphasizes the 25-year-old, who doesn't want to change her demeanor:" I just try to be myself and don't really intend to change. "