“Enjoy every moment of this victory!” Compatriot Kvitova leads congratulations for Wimbledon champion Vondrousova

The plaudits are flooding in for Marketa Vondrousova on the occasion of her maiden Grand Slam title

Marketa Vondrousova (Antoine Couvercelle/Panoramic)

July 15, 2023

Marketa Vondrousova’s Czech compatriot – and fellow Wimbledon champion – Petra Kvitova led the plaudits for the first unseeded women’s title winner in SW19 ever.

“Congratulations Marketa! A huge moment for you and Czech tennis. Enjoy every moment of this victory,” she wrote on Twitter.

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

World No 1 Iga Swiatek sent her congratulations, and added: “Your resilience and combacks after injuries are huuuuge inspiration. Just show us your coach’s tattoo!” in reference to Jan Martl’s promise to get some ink if Vondrousova won the title.

Your resilience and combacks after injuries are huuuuge inspiration. Just show us you coach tattoo!🤣
— Iga Świątek (@iga_swiatek) July 15, 2023

Former Grand Slam champion Victoria Azarenka congratulated Vondrousova, adding, “No one wins a grand slam with luck!”

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

“What a comeback after some complicated years!” wrote former world No 4 Caroline Garcia.

Marketaaaaaaaaaaaaaa 🤩🏆
What a comeback after some complicated years 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Congrats to wimbledon a great tournament ! @Wimbledon #WIMBLEDON
— Caroline Garcia (@CaroGarcia) July 15, 2023

“Shattered for Ons… but what a come back for Marketa from all her injuries! Congrats Marketa!!” added Daria Saville.

Shattered for Ons… but what a come back for Marketa from all her injuries! Congrats Marketa!!
— Daria Saville (@Daria_gav) July 15, 2023

Former French Open champion Ana Ivanovic said: “Congrats to Marketa Vondrousova for a well-deserved victory.”

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