Kvitova beats Vekic to win Berlin Open and present she’s prepared for Wimbledon

BERLIN — Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitová confirmed she’s able to attempt for a 3rd title on Sunday by beating Donna Vekić 6-2, 7-6 (6) to win the Berlin Open for her thirty first profession victory.

Kvitová saved three of the 4 break factors she confronted and transformed 4 of her 5 alternatives as she gained the match in 1 hour, 41 minutes for her sixth title on grass. She has gained 12 of her final 13 matches on the floor going again to her title run in Eastbourne final season.

“Every time I play you, you seem to go on and win the title,” Vekić instructed her skilled opponent. “At least this time it was in the final.”

Vekić had knocked out two top-10 opponents in No. 3 Elena Rybakina and No. 8 Maria Sakkari on her technique to the Berlin decider.

The 33-year-old Kvitová, who was enjoying in her forty second ultimate, wrapped up the primary set in 33 minutes on her debut in Berlin, however the second wasn’t as simple. The Czech’s double-fault gave Vekić the possibility to interrupt for a 2-1 lead.

Kvitová managed to interrupt Vekić’s serve at 5-4 as she gained three video games in a row, leaving Vekić serving at 6-5 down to remain within the match. She did, resulting in the tiebreaker.

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But Kvitová fought again once more regardless of falling 3-1 behind within the tiebreaker.

“I love grass,” Kvitová stated. “I hope I come back next year.”