Czech Republic’s Petra Kvitova claimed her maiden Miami Open title with an impressive straight-set victory over Elena Rybakina on Saturday, 1 April 2023.
Following a marathon 30-point first-set tie-break, Kvitova faced few problems in the second to seal a 7-6 (16-14) 6-2 win.
The victory ended a 13-match winning streak for Wimbledon champion Rybakina, who was chasing the Sunshine Double after triumphing at Indian Wells last month.
33-year-old Kvitova will move back into the world’s top 10 for the first time since September 2021 with the 1,000 ranking points which accompanied her victory, in addition to $1.26m (£1.02m) in prize money.
Title number 30 🏆😳
Proud
Tired.
Happy.
Grateful.Thank you for staying on this crazy ride with me.
This @MiamiOpen title will forever have a special place in my heart ❤️ pic.twitter.com/mFzDWWv80v
— Petra Kvitova (@Petra_Kvitova) April 1, 2023
Photo 1 Caption: Czech Republic’s Petra Kvitova claimed her maiden Miami Open title with an impressive straight-set victory over Elena Rybakina on Saturday, 1 April 2023. Photo: Petra Kvitova (Twitter)
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