Nikola Bartunkova: Girls’ Wimbledon runner-up provisionally suspended

2023 Wimbledon girls’ singles runner-up Nikola Bartunkova has been provisionally suspended for doping.

The Czech 18-year-old tested positive for trimetazidine in February and again in March.

Trimetazidine is a metabolic modulator that is sometimes used as a heart medication.

Bartunkova defeated world No. 21 Dayana Yastremska to secure her first Tour win last year and reach a career-high ranking of No. 226 in April.

She was beaten by American Clervie Ngounoue in the Wimbledon junior final last year.