In preparation for the 2012 Olympic Games in London, we're profiling 20 of the top medal contenders.
Agnieszka Radwanska will realize an Olympic dream before she even strikes a shot. The Wimbledon finalist will lead her country by carrying the Polish flag in the opening ceremonies in London. Two days after Radwanska pushed Serena Williams to three sets in the Wimbledon final, the Polish Olympic Committee announced it selected the 23-year-old from Krakow as its nation's flag bearer.
The first Polish player to reach a major final in 73 years, Radwanska will be busy in her return to SW19. She is entered in both singles and doubles, partnering her younger sister, Urszula.
“The Olympics are always very important event for everyone,” said Radwanska, the 2005 Wimbledon girls’ champion. “I'm just ready for it. The Olympics are on grass, so for sure it's going to be a little bit different because I think it's for the first time. I like grass, so I just hope I can play better than in the last Olympics.”
Previous Olympic Singles Results
Beijing, 2008: Lost in second round to Francesca Schiavone
Previous Olympic Doubles Results
Beijing, 2008: Lost in first round with Marta Domachowska to Alona Bondarenko and Kateryna Bondarenko
More Olympic Profiles:
—Agnieszka Radwanska
—Ana Ivanovic
—Andy Murray
—Andy Roddick
—Angelique Kerber
—Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
—John Isner
—Juan Martin del Potro
—Kei Nishikori
—Kim Clijsters
—Li Na
—Maria Sharapova
—Milos Raonic
—Novak Djokovic
—Petra Kvitova
—Roger Federer
—Serena Williams
—Tomas Berdych
—Venus Williams
—Victoria Azarenka