Petra Kvitova Beats Victoria Azarenka To Reach Wimbledon Final

WIMBLEDON, England — Petra Kvitova reached her first Grand Slam final by defeating Victoria Azarenka 6-1, 3-6, 6-2 at Wimbledon on Thursday.

Last year's semifinalist from the Czech Republic went one stage further, using her powerful first serve and more aggressive approach to overcome the fourth-seeded Azarenka on Centre Court.

After the left-handed Kvitova dominated the first set, Azarenka turned the tables in the second when she surged into a 3-0 lead and held onto the advantage to close out the set.

The 21-year-old Kvitova broke early in the decider and won the semifinal on her second match point when Azarenka double-faulted.

Comments

[Bob Utne]

04:26 PM on 07/01/2011

Ever seen hair like off-the-court Petra's? Can we say wicked witch of the court? Seriously, great left hand forehand that must dominate the points for her to beat Sharapova. Then again, Maria could lose it all by that so errant serve.

[frank day]

11:34 AM on 06/30/2011

The competition on the women's side has been fierce.

[Sesame2009]

12:12 AM on 07/01/2011

Oh yes that Paszek-Pervak round of 16 match was GRIPPING. 

Sorry, but the women's game is in shambles!