A total of 392 matches were played over three days at the Czech National Championships in Prostějov, culminating in high-stakes battles for gold. In the singles events, it was David REITŠPIES and Zdena BLAŠKOVÁ who emerged as champions—each claiming their second national title.
David REITŠPIES delivered an impressive performance throughout the tournament. After defeating Pavel ŠIRUČEK in the semifinals, he overcame defending champion Lubomír JANČAŘÍK in the final with a calm and focused display.
“I definitely didn’t expect this,” said REITŠPIES. “Last year, I lost in the first round, and this time my only goal was not to go out in the opening match. I don’t know what happened this weekend, but I played well—it’s unbelievable. This title feels completely different from my first in 2022. A lot has changed, I’m in a different place now, and I appreciate it much more.”
The women’s singles competition concluded with another commanding performance from Zdena BLAŠKOVÁ, who successfully defended her 2023 title. She cruised through the draw, dropping just one set in the entire tournament. In the final, she faced young cadet Hanka KODETOVA, who had made an incredible run to the final after coming back from 1-3 down against Klára HRABICOVÁ in the semifinals.
BLAŠKOVÁ, however, proved too strong for the first-time finalist and won the final in straight games (4-0).
“I didn’t underestimate her, but I wasn’t overly nervous either. I knew how good she is. We played a month ago in Havířov, and I could feel she wasn’t as comfortable here in the final. I felt great today—experience played its part. I don’t get upset when things go wrong anymore. I just stick to the game plan my coach and I prepare,” she said with a smile.
The men’s doubles title went to the unseeded duo of Radim MORÁVEK and Ondřej KVĚTON, who put together a strong campaign to take the crown. In the women’s doubles, Klára HRABICOVÁ and Jana VAŠENDOVÁ successfully defended their 2023 title, showing consistency and composure throughout.
In the mixed doubles, last year’s runners-up Martin ŠÍP and Veronika POLÁKOVÁ returned with a mission and claimed the gold medal, defeating the team of Jakub KAUCKÝ and Eliška KOĎOUSKOVÁ in the final.
Finalists
Men’s Singles
• David REITŠPIES
• Lubomír JANČAŘÍK
Women’s Singles
• Zdena BLAŠKOVÁ
• Hanka KODET
Men’s Doubles
• Radim MORÁVEK / Ondřej KVĚTON
Women’s Doubles
• Klára HRABICOVÁ / Jana VAŠENDOVÁ
Mixed Doubles
• Martin ŠÍP / Veronika POLÁKOVÁ
• Jakub KAUCKÝ / Eliška KOĎOUSKOVÁ
