Alcaraz Triumphs at Wimbledon; Krejcikova and Andreescu Suffer Rankings Plunge
New Champions Emerge as Former Titleholders Face Steep Drops
Carlos Alcaraz has claimed his maiden Wimbledon singles title, defeating Jannik Sinner in a hard-fought men’s final. The prestigious tournament also saw Iga Swiatek dominate Amanda Anisimova to secure the women’s singles crown.
Krejcikova’s Wimbledon Defence Shattered
Defending champion **Barbora Krejcikova** experienced a significant setback at Wimbledon this year, tumbling down the WTA rankings. The former world number two, hampered by a persistent back injury, had a challenging lead-up to the tournament, having only won three matches prior to arriving at SW19.
Despite a strong start, winning her initial two matches, **Krejcikova** faltered in the third round against the tenth seed, **Emma Navarro**. After taking the first set, physical discomfort seemed to resurface, ultimately leading to a three-set defeat on Court No. 1. **Navarro** later revealed her emotions after knocking out the injured **Krejcikova**, contributing to the Czech’s emotional exit.
The loss meant **Krejcikova** dropped a considerable 1870 ranking points, plummeting 62 places to world number 78. This marks her lowest ranking since October 2020, as she now faces the challenge of regaining both form and fitness.
This one still hurts… 🥺
Wimbledon will always hold a special place in my heart. Coming back after a 6-month break due to a back injury, my goal was simply to step on the grass and make it through the first round. I did that. And I started to feel more like myself again.… pic.twitter.com/2X4PWr9IJa
— Barbora Krejcikova (@BKrejcikova) July 9, 2025
Andreescu Also Slips in Rankings
Former Grand Slam champion **Bianca Andreescu** also experienced a significant drop in the latest WTA rankings. Following her 2019 US Open triumph, **Andreescu** has battled injuries and mental health challenges, forcing her to compete in qualifying rounds at Wimbledon this year.
While **Andreescu** secured a win in her opening qualifying match, her Wimbledon campaign ended in the second qualifying round with a defeat to **Carson Branstine**. Having reached the main draw’s third round at Wimbledon last year, this early exit has seen her slide 39 places to world number 185. This ranking will present hurdles for future tournament entries, though she has received a wildcard for the upcoming Canadian Open in Montreal.
The Wimbledon Championships concluded with **Alcaraz** and **Sinner** marking new eras in men’s tennis, while **Swiatek** reaffirmed her dominance. However, for seasoned champions like **Krejcikova** and **Andreescu**, the grass-court season proved to be a period of significant challenges and ranking recalibrations.
