Vondrousova reaches Tokyo Olympics semis after Badosa retires
A day after beating world No 2 Naomi Osaka, Marketa Vondrousova advanced to the Olympics semis in Tokyo when Paula Badosa retired after losing the first set 6-3. The Czech will meet Elina Svitolina for a spot in the final
Czech tennis player Marketa Vondrousova in action at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics
Credit: CTK Photobank / Panoramic
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