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Kvitova advances at Italian Open
Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova overcame eight double faults to beat Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia 7-5, 6-4 in her opening match at the Italian Open on Tuesday.
Kvitova struggled with the bright sunshine at the Foro Italico but still managed to dictate with her attacking game.
In men's action on the red clay courts, 16th-seeded Richard Gasquet eliminated Jurgen Melzer...
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13 days ago
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Nadal Eases Through, Isner, Kvitova Ousted in Madrid
Although Rafael Nadal has voiced his displeasure about the blue clay courts in Madrid, he played as though it did not matter by thrashing Nikolay Davydenko 6-2, 6-2 in his first match on the controversial surface on Wednesday at the Madrid Open.
Nadal said, ”I played much better than I expect…the (blue) court … doesn’t make you feel comfortable. It’s difficult...
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19 days ago
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19 days ago
Czech Republic advances to Fed Cup final
Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova used her powerful serve and forehand to clinch victory for Czech Republic over Italy in the Fed Cup semifinals and give the host a chance to defend its title.
The third-ranked Kvitova overcame Francesca Schiavone 6-4, 7-6 (1) on Sunday to give the Czechs an insurmountable 3-0 lead and wrap up the best-of-the five series on an indoor hardcourt at...
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April 22, 2012
Kvitova to lead Czechs in Fed Cup semifinals
Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova will lead defending champion Czech Republic against Italy in the Fed Cup semifinals.
Illness and injury have limited the third-ranked Kvitova to only three matches on the WTA Tour since she helped the Czechs beat Germany 4-1 in February.
Lucie Safarova, who lost to Serena Williams 6-0, 6-1 in the Family Circle Cup final Sunday, is the second singles...
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April 11, 2012
Gutty Venus reigns over Kvitova
Petra Kvitova might be the reigning Wimbledon champion, but that was unlikely to impress Venus Williams, who has won the fabled title on five occasions.
Striking the ball harder -- if that was possible -- and more accurately than her 22-year-old opponent, Venus had the Stadium Court crowd on its feet Friday night as she roared into the third round of the Sony Ericsson Open with...
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March 24, 2012
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