It’s unclear what she’ll do for an encore in 2020 as she’s indicated retirement is near. Whenever it does happen, surely Wimbledon 2019 will be among Strycova’s best on-court memories.

In 2019, the Czech reached her first career Grand Slam semifinal at Wimbledon, falling to eventual finalist Serena Williams. Strycova had yet to advance past the fourth round of a major.

Lucky loser Ankita Raina of India fought past home hope Barbora Strycova 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the opening round of the Livesport Prague Open, for her first tour-level win of the season. New mom Strycova ...