“Emotional century – after finalförlusten”
“Petra Kvitova played her first grand slam final since the nasty knivattacken.”
“After the loss against Naomi Osaka, she held an emotional speech.”
“Thank you that you stayed despite the fact that we do not know if I would ever be able to hold a racket again,” says Czech.”
“It was just over a year ago that Petra Kvitova got the break-in and was cut in their home.”
“the Czech extended her arms in defense and then became alllvarligt damaged in the left hand.”
“I am shaken up but are lucky to be alive,” said Kvitova afterwards in a statement on Facebook.”
“Kvitova was back on the tennis court later in the spring – and on Saturday morning, Swedish time, was the two-time Wimbledon champion is back in a grand slam final.”
“Well, where was the loss after a smooth tresetare against Naomi Osaka.”
“Despite that, there was an account of a touched Kvitova, who spoke before the audience after the second place in the Australian Open.”
” I can’t understand that I have played in a grand slam final again. It was a good finale. Well played, Naomi. And congratulations that you are the new number one, ” she said at the beginning, and continued:”
“– It’s been a while since I was in the a final. Thanks to all who made this possible. And to my team: Thank you for everything. But most of all you should have thank you for stayed with me even though we not certain if I would be able to hold a racket again.”
“– You have given me support every day and been positive, which I really needed. It has not been easy for you. Thank you so much.”
“Kvitova hailed by the crowd with massive applause and also received encouraging words of turneringssegraren Naomi Osaka.”
“– Happy birthday to you, Petra. You have been through so much. You are amazing, ” said japanese.”