Marie Bouzková secured a spot in the Wimbledon round of 16 in London after an exhausting match against Ludmila Samsonova. The Czech player lost the first set after being hit hard in the arm at a crucial moment, but subsequently managed to turn the tide in the second set and win the tiebreak. After a physically and mentally demanding three-and-a-half-hour battle, during which Bouzková used breaks for mental recovery, she celebrated the victory with great emotion. Although she subsequently lost in doubles alongside Sara Sorribes Tormo against Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend, she remains full of enthusiasm. In the next round, Bouzková faces the experienced Belgian Elise Mertens, who surprised in the previous round by defeating the tournament second seed Jelena Rybakina. The Czech tennis player is now focusing on preparing for this important match.