BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Ginapi ni two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, sumabak sa kanyang ikalawang torneo mula nang mapinsala ang kamay sa pananaksak ng magnanakaw, si Kristina Mladenovic, 6-4, 7-6 (5) para makausad sa semifinals ng Aegon Classic nitong Biyernes (Sabado sa Manila).
“I am sorry for what happened at match point, but I am very happy to win,” pahayag ni Kvitova. “She is very highly ranked (12) and for me it is only the second tournament in my comeback. I was very happy with my performance.”
Sunod na makakaharap ni Kvitova ang childhood friend at kababayan na si Lucie Safarova, nanaig kay Daria Gavrilova ng Australia 6-7 (4), 6-3, 7-6 (5).
Umusad din sa Final Four si dating French Open champion Garbine Muguruza matapos pasukuin si American Coco Vandeweghe, 4-6, 6-4, 30-love (retired).
“I came here early and I have put in the hours, and I feel I’m doing something good because I am winning,” sambit ni Muguruza.
Makakaharap niya si Ashleigh Barty, namayani kay unseeded Australian Camila.
