Barbora Krejcikova needed a comeback to avoid becoming the second consecutive Wimbledon women’s champion to lose in the first round a year later at the All England Club, eventually eliminating 56th-ranked Alexandra Eala of the Philippines 3-6,

Reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova is hoping to be ready for her title defence after pulling out of this week’s WTA 250 event in Eastbourne with a thigh injury. The world No. 16 saved multiple match points to beat British stars Harriet Dart and Jodie Burrage, then withdrew hours before her quarter-final on Thursday.