Vondroušová reaches Wimbledon semi-finals for first time

Markéta Vondroušová has reached the semi-finals at Wimbledon for the first time in her career. The Czech, who is 24, overcame American third seed Jessica Pegula 6-4 2-6 6-4 after a major turnaround in the third set at the All-England Club in London. Previously she had not gone beyond the second round.

Vondroušová will now face Elina Svitolina for a place in the final.

Author: Ian Willoughby