After Paolini defeated Donna Vekic (2-6, 6-4, 7-6) in an agonising semi-final that lasted nearly three hours, Krejcikova settled her match with similar determination, allowing her to compete for what could be the second Grand Slam title of her career, having already added the 2021 French Open to her record. "I am very proud of my game and fighting spirit today," said Krejcikova after her victory.

The Czech player has experienced a year marked by ups and downs. Although she started the season promisingly, even reaching the Australian Open final, she later suffered the blow of being eliminated in the first round of the French Open. Between January and June, she was plagued by injuries and illness, which only allowed her to play three singles matches on the official circuit before showcasing her best form at Wimbledon.

Krejcikova has had some notable successes in this edition of the English tournament, especially when she swept world number 11, Danielle Collins, off the court in the fourth round, and when she narrowly defeated former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko in the quarter-finals to set up her encounter with Rybakina. Given this consistent performance, it would not be surprising if she ended up lifting the title.

The Czech player demonstrated in this semi-final that she has the courage to defy predictions with her technique. She faced Rybakina with this attitude, and despite Rybakina’s strong start with two early breaks to establish a 4-0 lead in the first set, Krejcikova turned the tide. The difference in winners was striking, explaining the calm and ease with which Elena moved on the court in the early stages.

Krejcikova's response changed the course of events in the second set, securing a valuable break in the sixth game to level the match and wear down her opponent. By the decisive seventh game of the final set, Rybakina had committed over 35 unforced errors, leading to her service break. "When I broke her serve in the second set, I started to get into the zone and didn't want to leave it," remarked the Czech player.

Krejcikova, a two-time Wimbledon doubles champion, is now just one win away from being crowned in singles. On Saturday, she will face Paolini, the first Italian to reach this stage at the All England Club. Paolini, who had never progressed beyond the second round in a Grand Slam before this year, became the fifth woman to reach both the French Open and Wimbledon finals in the same season, a feat only previously achieved by Serena and Venus Williams, Steffi Graf, and Justine Henin. An exciting contest for the title is imminent. The tournament will have a new champion for the seventh consecutive year.