Photo gallery: Marketa Vondrousova’s media blitz in Prague
After reaching the biggest final of her career at the French Open, 19-year-old Marketa Vondrousova was welcomed home to Prague in style.
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French Open finalist Marketa Vondrousova received a warm welcome back to her native Czech Republic after her heroics in Paris. (Photo credit: Octagon)
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For her run to the final, her team presented her with 100 red roses at a press event in Prague. (Photo credit: Octagon)
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“I’ve never received 100 roses in my life!” Vondrousova gushed. (Photo credit: Octagon)
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Vondrousova was a surprise finalist in Paris, where she contested the first Grand Slam final of her career. (Photo credit: Octagon)
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Joined by her coaching staff, Vondrousova reflected on her incredible two weeks and looked ahead to the rest of the season. (Photo credit: Octagon)
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Runner up: the 19-year-old didn’t come home with the big trophy, she still has plenty to celebrate. (Photo credit: Octagon)
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Vondrousova beat four seeded players en route to the final, did not lose a set in six matches. (Photo credit: Octagon)
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Now, she sits at a career-high World No.16, and will be seeded at Wimbledon. (Photo credit: Octagon)
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After her press conference, Vondrousova made time to speak with Czech television… (Photo credit: Octagon)
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...and she also fielded questions at a press roundtable. (Photo credit: Octagon)
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Vondrousova and her team pose for photos at the press event in Prague. (Photo credit: Octagon)
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From left to right: Kateřina Stecová, Jan Koukal, Tomáš Anderle (stepfather), Jindřiška Anderlová (mother), Jiří Hřebec (tennis coach), Marketa Vondrousova, Michal Vágner (fitness coach), Jan Hernych (tennis coach). (Photo credit: Octagon)
