The Czech, a former world No 3, will face the winner of the match between American Danielle Collins, the No 11 seed, and Brazilian Beatriz Haddad Maia, the No 20 seed, next.
“I had two very tough first two matches. Today I wouldn’t say it was easier, but the score was definitely easier than the matches before, especially in the first set,” Krejcikova told the media after her win. “I think I’m kind of like playing the same game. I’m fighting for every ball. I think, yes, I’m getting more confident with my game and with the rallies that I’m playing, and I’m happy with that.”
The Czech, who has had a difficult time with injuries and health issues over the past two seasons acknowledged that it has taken her long to get back to match-fitness.
“I think it’s the match rhythm is the toughest. I feel it takes me just longer or I feel like after the injuries that I had, it just took me more matches to get back and to get used to the match rhythm. I feel for me that’s the most difficult part.”
This is the second time in her career that the 28-year-old is through to the second week at Wimbledon in singles (the first coming in 2021) and the eighth time at a Grand Slam event.
In the previous rounds of the tournament, Krejcikova edged out Russian Veronika Kudermetova (7-6 (4), 6-7 (1), 7-5) and defeated American qualifier Katie Volynets (7-6 (6), 7-6 (5)).
Bouzas Maneiro won against No 6 seed Marketa Vondrousova (6-4, 6-2) and Cristina Bucsa (7-6 (1), 6-3) earlier in the week.
Wimbledon (Grand Slam), other third-round matches (All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, grass, GBP 50,000,000):
