5 facts about Krejcikova: From skipping school to staying with locals

Barbora Krejcikova, 28, won her second Grand Slam title at the 2024 Wimbledon, defeating Jasmine Paolini. Off the court, Krejcikova is a Lego enthusiast and has an extensive collection. She recently changed coaches, now working with former schoolmate Pavel Motl. For the past decade, Krejcikova has stayed with a local family during Wimbledon, a tradition started by her late coach, Jana Novotna. She aims to defend her doubles title at the Paris Olympics with Katerina Siniakova. As a junior, she enjoyed missing school for tennis finals.