FILE PHOTO: Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 29, 2017. Czech Republic's Karolina Pliskova in action during her first round match against China's Saisai Zheng. REUTERS/ Christian Hartmann/File Photo
LONDON (Reuters) - Karolina Pliskova has never got past the second round at Wimbledon in five main-draw appearances, but after a year to remember, the towering Czech looks armed and ready for an assault on the title.
With Serena Williams out of the picture, the 25-year-old is favourite with bookmakers to claim a maiden grand slam trophy at the All England Club, and she certainly has the tools to make an impact on Wimbledon's slick lawns.
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