Swiatek, Billie Jean King and others react to Vondrousova’s maiden Grand Slam title at Wimbledon 2023

Following her Wimbledon title, World No. 1 Iga Swiatek, four-time Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova and many others from the tennis community congratulated Vondrousova and also praised runner-up Jabeur for her effort.

Czech Republic’s Marketa Vondrousova with the Venus Rosewater Dish on Centre Court Balcony following her victory in the women’s singles final against Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur at Wimbledon on Saturday. | Photo Credit: GETTY IMAGES

Marketa Vondrousova won her maiden Grand Slam title on Saturday when she beat Ons Jabeur 6-4, 6-4 in the Wimbledon final.

The 24-year-old Czech Vondrousova became the first unseeded woman to lift the Venus Rosewater Dish at SW19.

Following her victory, World No. 1 Iga Swiatek, four-time Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova and many others from the tennis community congratulated the left-handed player and also praised Jabeur for her effort.

Jabeur lost in the final for the second year in a row.

Here are some of the social media reactions:

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek

Amazing tournament Marketa! Congratulations 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼☺️

— Iga Świątek (@iga_swiatek) July 15, 2023

Four-time Wimbledon champion Billie Jean King

Congratulations to Marketa Vondrousova, the 2023 #Wimbledon Women's Singles champion! https://t.co/BpJh7t8Whs

— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) July 15, 2023

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova

Congratulations Marketa! A huge moment for you and Czech tennis. Enjoy every moment of this victory 🇨🇿

And Ons, sending a big hug, your time will come for sure 🤗

— Petra Kvitova (@Petra_Kvitova) July 15, 2023

Former World No. 1 Victoria Azarenka

Incredible achievement for Marketa! Congratulations!!!
No one wins a grand slam with luck!
Truly deserved and enjoy it all

— victoria azarenka (@vika7) July 15, 2023

Former World No. 1 Ana Ivanovic

Despite a strong start, @Ons_Jabeur faced difficulties executing her strategy against Vondrousova's strong & varied game. Congrats to Marketa #Vondrousova for a well-deserved victory. Also hats off Ons - you'll make it one day! Keep shining 👏🏼#Wimbledon 🎾

— Ana Ivanovic (@anaivanovic) July 15, 2023