Wimbledon 2024 women’s final: What time does Jasmine Paolini vs Barbora Krejcikova start today?
There will be a first time winner of the Wimbledon women’s title when Barbora Krejcikova takes on Jasmine Paolini in the final later today. Both players fought back from losing the first set to edge their respective final sets in dramatic fashion.
Paolini beat Donna Vekic 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (10-8) in the longest women’s semi-final in Wimbledon history while Krejcikova defeated 2022 champion Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.
It is the second grand slam final in seven weeks for Paolini, after she was a finalist at last month’s French Open.
“[It will be] a big fight,” Krejcikova said. “I know that Jasmine is a huge fighter and she showed today, but it will be the same from me. We are playing great tennis and it will be a great match on Saturday.”
What time will the women’s final take place?
The women’s final is on Saturday, July 13 at 2pm UK time.
How to watch the Wimbledon on TV in the UK
The BBC is broadcasting the final on BBC One and iPlayer. Clare Balding leads the presenting team again after replacing Sue Barker last year and is likely to be joined by former Wimbledon champions, including John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, Billie Jean King and Pat Cash.
How to watch the Wimbledon on TV in the US
ESPN has the rights to show 140-plus hours of coverage from Wimbledon in the US. In 2021, ESPN signed a 12-year agreement to broadcast the event. Coverage begins each day at 6am Eastern Time.
Who is the defending champion?
Marketa Vondrousova claimed her first grand slam title when she overcame Ons Jabeur in straight sets. This year, Vondrousova was beaten in the opening round by Jéssica Bouzas Maneiro, who had never previously won a match on grass.
What is the Wimbledon prize money?
In 2024, total prize money is £50 million, up 11.9 per cent from last year. The men’s and women’s singles champions will take home £2.7 million each.
Latest odds
Women’s singles final
Barbora Krejcikova 3/4
Jasmine Paolini 6/5
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