Kvitova set to carry Czech Republic flag at Olympic Games opening ceremony

Petra Kvitova will carry the Czech Republic flag during the opening ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games taking place on Friday.

Kvitova as one of the Czech Republic's top athletes will carry the flag alongside basketball player, Tomas Satoransky.

It is the fourth time that the former two time Wimbledon winner has competed in an Olympic Games and she joins the likes of Caroline Wozniacki, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray who have all carried flags previously during Rio 2016.

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"I found out about this a few days ago," Kvitova said.

"It seems a good idea to me."

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🇨🇿 Český olympijský tým vybral vlajkonoše pro zahajovací ceremoniál her v Tokiu. A není jeden, ale hned dva! 👥 Gratulujeme @Petra_Kvitova a @satoransky 🤩 👉 olympijskytym.cz/CestiVlajkonosi

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Congratulations @Petra_Kvitova on carrying the flag for Team Czech Republic! #Tokyo2020

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