Archive for category: Petra Kvitova
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Barthel to play Kvitova in round two in Cincinnati, Cibulkova also through
Fourth seeded Petra Kvitova received a bye into the second round of the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati. There she will meet an impressive looking Mona Barthel after the German claimed her place in the last 32 with a 6-0 6-4 win over Spain’s Martinez-Sanchez. 11th seeded Cibulkova of [...] -
Cincinnati Western and Southern Open 2012 WTA Draw Preview and Analysis
With the hardcourt season well underway, the WTA’s top players are eyeing the trophy in Cincinnati en route to the US Open. Following her Olympic gold medal, 2nd seed Serena Williams will return to action here and could set up a number of interesting matchups in the quarterfinal and semifinal [...] -
Kvitova Prevails over Li, Wins WTA Rogers Cup Title in Montreal
In a tournament hampered by rain and withdrawals, the Monday night finals between Petra Kvitova and Li Na provided a spectacular finish to the week in Montreal. Both in search of their first title of the year, the duo battled through a tight first set. After an hour of incredible [...] -
Kvitova wins Rogers Cup 2012 for her first title of the year
When Petra Kvitova and Na Li walked on to centre court in Montreal Monday night to contest the weather delayed final of the 2012 edition of the Rogers Cup, both players were gunning for their first title on the WTA tour this year. In fact, Kvitova has not been in [...] -
Kvitova Outlasts Wozniacki, will Play Li in WTA Rogers Cup Final
After playing two grueling matches on Saturday, Denmark’s Caroline Wozniacki did not have enough left to battle Petra Kvitova for a spot in the WTA Rogers Cup final. Wozniacki was strong in the first set, attacking Kvitova who was struggling on her serve. Aided by a slew of double faults [...] -
Li Na battles past Safarova, plays Kvitova in Montreal final
After the weather related delays during the week, which caused postponements, suspensions and frustration for players and officials alike, both women’s singles semis in the 2012 Rogers Cup were played and completed on Sunday, with the final being postponed to Monday night at the Uniprix Stadium in Montreal. In a [...] -
Wozniak out, Wozniacki and Kvitova into the Semifinals in Montreal
Aleksandra Wozniak’s fairytale run at her hometown tournament ended on Saturday when she was defeated by the 7th seed Caroline Wozniacki. Trying to become the first Canadian player to reach the semifinals at Montreal, the wildcard came up short, losing 6-4, 6-4. Coming off an three-set victory over American Varvara [...] -
China’s Li Na Takes out Radwanska, plays Safarova in Montreal semis
After days of rain delays which saw play eventually being cancelled for all Friday night’s matches, some players had to return to court to complete suspended matches and then play another match later in the day. Completed play on Saturday saw the four semi finalists of the 2012 Rogers Cup [...] -
Cibulkova, Jankovic, Lisicki out of WTA Rogers Cup in Montreal
Several seeded players fell in the second round of the Rogers Cup in Montreal, setting up some intriguing 3rd round matchups. 15th seed Sabine Lisicki was the first to be eliminated following a three set battle against world no. 44 Carla Suarez Navarro. Lisicki fought through the first set, taking [...] -
WTA Montreal 2012 Draw Preview and Analysis
Just a few days after the end of the Olympic tennis events, the WTA Rogers Cup in Montreal, Canada kicks off as part of the run up to the US Open. Last year’s winner and recent gold medal winner Serena Williams is noticeably absent from the tournament, which has opened [...] -
Kirilenko upsets Kvitova and advances into Olympics SFs
The rapidly improving and very stylish fourteenth seeded Russian player, Maria Kirilenko, held her nerve earlier today to overcome 2011 Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic who was seeded six in this Olympic competition in straight sets, 7-6 (7-3) 6-3. Kirilenko was the steadier player in this encounter [...] -
Olympics: Kvitova Sets Up a QF with Maria Kirilenko
In a surprisingly straightforward match, Petra Kvitova defeated Italy’s Flavia Pennetta, 6-3 6-0 to reach the QFs, where she will face Maria Kirilenko of Russia. Kvitova won the first set by going up an early break. The former Wimbledon Champion and 2011′s WTA Player of the Year has a hard-hitting [...] -
Kvitova overcomes battling Bogdarenko, Wozniacki eliminates Keothavong at the London Olympics
2011 Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova of Czech Republic held her nerve to beat Ukrainian Kateryna Bogdarenko in the opening match of the 2012 London Olympics, winning in three hard fought sets 6-4 5-7 6-4 in 1 hour and 59 minutes. Kvitova, who lost at this year’s Wimbledon quarterfinals against Serena [...]
