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Defending Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova beaten by American Emma Navarro

Barbora Krejcikova in action
Barbora Krejcikova in action Reuters / Stephanie Lecocq
Defending champion Barbora Krejcikova was knocked out of Wimbledon when she was beaten 2-6 6-3 6-4 by American 10th seed Emma Navarro on Court One on Saturday.

Czech Krejcikova, seeded 17, led by a set and a break of serve but faded badly and looked physically drained in the final set in which she required treatment from the doctor.

A distressed Krejcikova battled on but was in tears as she prepared to serve to stay in the tournament at 3-5 in the deciding set, bravely holding serve to prolong the contest.

But Navarro held her nerve in the next game to seal victory and ensure there will be a new name on the women's trophy.

Navarro, who reached the quarter-finals last year, will face 18-year-old Mirra Andreeva in the next round.

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