Kate Middleton's decision sparked backlash as she crashed out of the women's singles final.
Princess Kate has released a stunning video of tennis legends celebrating the ladies' champions as Barbora Krejkova beat Jasmine Paolini to win her first Wimbledon title on Saturday.
Kate Middleton has shared a post on her and Prince William's official Instagram, paying tribute to the Wimbledon champions.
The message, shared via The Prince and Princess of Wales' social media accounts, read: "Celebrating @Wimbledon's Ladies Champions in many years today.
The championship is like no other and these legends of the game show exactly what it means to be a champion here.
Barbora Krejkova of the Czech Republic celebrates with a kiss after defeating Jasmine Paolini of Italy during the women's singles final tennis match on day thirteen of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, July 2024. .
Both players were competing for their first Wimbledon title, but in the end it was Krejčíková who triumphed 6-2, 2-6, 6-4.
The mother of three did not attend the game as she continues to receive cancer treatment, but her doctors have given her the green light to attend Sunday's game.
Kensington Palace has confirmed that Princess Kate will attend the men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon on July 14.
Former Olympian Chris Akabusi reacted to Kate Middleton's decision with his own surprising comments, saying: "Princess Kate's decision to attend Wimbledon will go some way to 'ending the fear'.
Some royal fans reacted to Kate's decision not to attend the ladies' game, with one writing: "Wouldn't it have been better if Catherine went to the ladies' final, as the men's final can go on for hours."
Another wrote: "Shocking support for women's sports. No attendance for the women's world cup final and now no support for the women's tennis final either. We know for sure now that they Who do you like to see. Cat Champion for the ladies, yeah right.
