'Vondrousova has best hands in women's game' - Mats Wilander hails Czech star ahead of Wimbledon semi-final

As Marketa Vondrousova prepares for her first Wimbledon semi-final, Mats Wilander says it is 'no surprise' to see the Czech underdog at the highest levels of the women's game. In 2019, Vondrousova stunned the tennis world with a run to the final of the French Open, losing to Ashleigh Barty. Ad She has struggled in Grand Slams since, failing to make it past the fourth round during any of the majors, but the world number 42 has pulled out all the stops in a deserved run to the final four at SW19 this year where she will face Elina Svitolina.

WimbledonRobson backs Svitolina to complete 'Cinderella story' with Wimbledon victoryAN HOUR AGO And Wilander was full of praise for the 24-year-old, and compared her to some of the very best on tour. «She’s a great player. very crafty, great hands.

She understands the game,» he said." «She’s loving the grass and maybe has the best hands in the women’s game along with Ons Jabeur. It's no surprise to me that she's making another run in a major because she is a great player.» 'I wasn't sure what I should focus on' — Swiatek reflects on Svitolina defeat Exclusive: 'Mentally stronger' Svitolina says she feels like a 'different person' Vondrousova may yet face Jabeur in the final. Jabeur beat defending champion Elene Rybakina in the quarter-finals to set up a final-four clash with Aryna Sabalenka.

And Wilander thinks that Vondrousova's tennis IQ may well get her over the line, alongside another rare advantage. «She doesn't have the power of some of the best players in the world, not even close, but in finesse and tennis IQ and anticipation she is absolutely brilliant,» he added. «I think on grass it helps that she’s left handed, I think she understands how a left handed should play on