MIAMI GARDENS (United States): Petra Kvitova reached the semi-finals of the Miami Open for the primary time after combating to a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 win over Ekaterina Alexandrova on thursday.
Czech Kvitova, a two-time Wimbledon champion, will face Romanian Sorana Cirstea within the ultimate 4 on Friday whilst American Jessica Pegula will tackle Elena Rybakina within the opening semi in a while Thursday.
Kvitova grabbed the primary set, within the fit which was once postponed because of rain on Wednesday, after breaking Alexandrova on her 2nd carrier recreation however the Russian fought again neatly.
Kvitova, ranked twelfth on the planet, held off 4 break-points at 2-2 and however was once in spite of everything damaged at 4-2 and Alexandrova held directly to her serve to power a 3rd set.
It was once tight all through till the 33-year-old Kvitova made the decisive smash to move 5-3 up after which served out for the fit, yelling out her pleasure and aid.
“I have to say it was a tough one, for sure, especially mentally. Ekaterina played amazing. I would say she was really striking the ball very cleanly and it was really difficult to face some of her serves. I’m glad that my The serve helped me in important moments, especially in the third set,” she stated.
“The chance to break came. I took it and yes, it was very emotional in the end. I’m very happy that somehow I found a way to win it,” she added.
Her victory in two hours and 11 mins guarantees Kvitova a spot within the ultimate 4 at her thirteenth try in Miami and she’s going to now face any other veteran within the 32-year-old Cirstea.
“It is nice there is also someone else over 30 also playing so nice. It’s fun. I’m happy for Sorana, how she’s playing for with the run she has had. Definitely will be nice to face her again,” she stated.
Czech Kvitova, a two-time Wimbledon champion, will face Romanian Sorana Cirstea within the ultimate 4 on Friday whilst American Jessica Pegula will tackle Elena Rybakina within the opening semi in a while Thursday.
Kvitova grabbed the primary set, within the fit which was once postponed because of rain on Wednesday, after breaking Alexandrova on her 2nd carrier recreation however the Russian fought again neatly.
Kvitova, ranked twelfth on the planet, held off 4 break-points at 2-2 and however was once in spite of everything damaged at 4-2 and Alexandrova held directly to her serve to power a 3rd set.
It was once tight all through till the 33-year-old Kvitova made the decisive smash to move 5-3 up after which served out for the fit, yelling out her pleasure and aid.
“I have to say it was a tough one, for sure, especially mentally. Ekaterina played amazing. I would say she was really striking the ball very cleanly and it was really difficult to face some of her serves. I’m glad that my The serve helped me in important moments, especially in the third set,” she stated.
“The chance to break came. I took it and yes, it was very emotional in the end. I’m very happy that somehow I found a way to win it,” she added.
Her victory in two hours and 11 mins guarantees Kvitova a spot within the ultimate 4 at her thirteenth try in Miami and she’s going to now face any other veteran within the 32-year-old Cirstea.
“It is nice there is also someone else over 30 also playing so nice. It’s fun. I’m happy for Sorana, how she’s playing for with the run she has had. Definitely will be nice to face her again,” she stated.