Marketa Vondrousova
Marketa Vondrousova became the first married women’s singles champion at Wimbledon since 1981 – Tennis legend Chris Evert was the last married woman to win the Wimbledon singles title
Wimbledon Champion Marketa Vondrousova is just 24 but she has been married for close to a year now. Vondrousova tied the knot with her long-time partner Stephan Simek in 2022. She was engaged to Simek in 2021, when she won the silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics and eventually got married a year later. Her husband, Simek is a professional tennis player as well and is a regular feature on the ITF circuit.
Vondrousova and Simek enjoyed an outdoor wedding in July 2022. The venue was Chateau Mcely—a resort hotel outside the Czech capital city of Prague. The ceremony was attended by close friends and family members of the couple. They took commemorative photos on a well-manicured tennis court and shared the pictures with fans and followers on social media. Vondrousova and Simek will celebrate their one-year anniversary next week.
Chris Evert is a former professional tennis player from the United States, and John Lloyd is a former professional tennis player from the United Kingdom. They got married on April 13, 1979 and Chris changed her name to Chris Evert Lloyd. However, their marriage was not a successful one, and they eventually divorced. They separated in 1987 and their divorce was finalized in 1989. Following their divorce, both Evert and Lloyd moved on with their lives and pursued their respective careers in tennis.
Evert won the 1981 Wimbledon title when she was married to Lloyd. During the 1981 Wimbledon Championships, Evert played some outstanding tennis and reached the final of the women’s singles event. In the championship match, Evert faced Hana Mandlíková from Czechoslovakia. The final was a closely contested battle between two talented players. After a fierce competition, Evert emerged victorious, capturing her third Wimbledon title. The final score was 6-2, 6-2 in Evert’s favor.
Chris Evert went on to have a remarkable career, winning a total of 18 Grand Slam singles titles, including three Wimbledon championships. She was known for her graceful playing style, baseline accuracy, and remarkable consistency throughout her matches. Her success and contributions to the sport have solidified her place among the all-time greats in tennis history.
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