Krejcikova begins title defence at 'temple of tennis'

Defending Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova avoids a first-round upset with a hard-fought victory over promising youngster Alexandra Eala.
Defending Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova avoids a first-round upset with a hard-fought victory over promising youngster Alexandra Eala.
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