Kvitova beats Rybakina as Wimbledon champs clash in Adelaide
Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic celebrates after defeating Germany's Laura Siegemund in their Group C match at the United Cup tennis event in Sydney, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Mark Baker]
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Petra Kvitova has issued a reminder of her ability ahead of the Australian Open by beating Elena Rybakina in a clash of Wimbledon champions at the Adelaide International. The 32-year-old Kvitova who won at the All England Club in 2011 and 2014 relied on a powerful serve in a 6-3, 7-5 win over the reigning Wimbledon champion.
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Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic plays a forehand return to Germany's Laura Siegemund during their Group C match at the United Cup tennis event in Sydney, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
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Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic serves to Germany's Laura Siegemund during their Group C match at the United Cup tennis event in Sydney, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Photo: ASSOCIATED PRESS/Mark Baker