NAOMI OSAKA BEATS PETRA KVITOVA TO WIN AUSTRALIAN OPEN. Kvitova kisses the Wimbledon trophy after winning in 2014 for the second time, The two-time Wimbledon champion has a chance of resuming playing in six months. 'I want to thank each and every one of them for the important part they have played in the past four days.

'While what happened to me was very scary, I do not see myself as a victim, I do not feel sorry for myself and I will not look backwards. 1.
The two-time Wimbledon champion suffered damage to ligaments and tendons in her playing hand, and underwent a four-hour surgery.

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However she returned to tennis in May 2017, following months of rehabilitation, and continued her successful career. RECOVERING KVITOVA FEELS THE LOVE FROM AUSTRALIAN OPEN FANS. The blade cut her tendons in her hand along with injuries to all five fingers and two nerves. He then grabbed Kvitova from behind and held a knife to her throat. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. The Countdown: Lady Gaga, anti-fracking activist? Kvitova, whose testimony was recorded by Czech public television, didn’t comment about the trial to the media, with her spokesman only saying she’s happy to put the ordeal behind her. Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic makes a backhand return to Japan's Naomi Osaka during the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 26. US presidential race reaches climax. Due to injuries following the ordeal, she had to undergo nearly four hours of surgery, nearly ending her career. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. According to Czech media outlet Česká Televize, the unidentified person has cut Kvitova’s left hand with a knife during the suspected burglary. .css-14iz86j-BoldText{font-weight:bold;}The man who stabbed tennis champion Petra Kvitova in her home in the Czech Republic has been sentenced to eight years in jail.

VideoWhat does developing a Covid-19 vaccine look like? US Election 2020: Americans choose between Trump and Biden. The man who stabbed tennis champion Petra Kvitova in her home in the Czech Republic has been sentenced to eight years in jail. The intruder posed as a utility man seeking to read a meter to gain access to the apartment in Prostejov before a struggle ensued. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. This Petra Kvitova photo might contain business suit, hip boot, and thigh boot. As they were checking the hot water in the bathroom, the tennis star said the man held a knife to her throat from behind. Petra Kvitova: Tennis star tells court of knife attack horror, What does developing a Covid-19 vaccine look like? Petra Kvitova thanks well-wishers for 'filling her house with flowers' on Christmas Day after awful knife attack. Legal Statement. She suffered severe wounds to her left hand in the fight to free herself but returned to tennis five months later.

“I was screaming, of course, there was blood all over the place.”. The 2019 Australian Open finalist and two-time Wimbledon champion said that she had to get surgeries – prompting a five-month recovery period – to her playing left hand after the December 2016 attack in her home in Prostejov, Czech Republic. KVITOVA HOT. US Election 2020: When will we get a result and could it be contested? .css-yidnqd-InlineLink:link{color:#3F3F42;}.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:visited{color:#696969;}.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:link,.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:visited{font-weight:bolder;border-bottom:1px solid #BABABA;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:link:hover,.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:visited:hover,.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:link:focus,.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:visited:focus{border-bottom-color:currentcolor;border-bottom-width:2px;color:#B80000;}@supports (text-underline-offset:0.25em){.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:link,.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:visited{border-bottom:none;-webkit-text-decoration:underline #BABABA;text-decoration:underline #BABABA;-webkit-text-decoration-thickness:1px;text-decoration-thickness:1px;-webkit-text-decoration-skip-ink:none;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;text-underline-offset:0.25em;}.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:link:hover,.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:visited:hover,.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:link:focus,.css-yidnqd-InlineLink:visited:focus{-webkit-text-decoration-color:currentcolor;text-decoration-color:currentcolor;-webkit-text-decoration-thickness:2px;text-decoration-thickness:2px;color:#B80000;}}The 29-year-old player, who is currently the world number two, told the court last month there was "blood all over the place" after the December 2016 attack.

Although Zondra denied ever being in the tennis star's home, prosecutors argued that DNA evidence and the positive identification from Kvitova meant he was guilty beyond all doubt.

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The medical staff, police, my family and my team have provided amazing support in this difficult situation. 2. Petra Kvitova shared a heartwarming Christmas tweet in response to being bombarded with flowers after being stabbed in the hand during a knife attack at her apartment. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Thank you. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, Americans head to polls to choose their president, with nearly 100 million early votes already cast.

He’s currently serving another prison term for a different crime.

Zondra pleaded not guilty and is now facing up to 12 years if found guilty by the court. As she was screaming and lying on the floor with blood everywhere, she offered the suspect $440, which he accepted and then left.

There has also been a healing process psychologically as she dealt with the shock of the violent intrusion in her house. Double grand slam champion Petra Kvitova has sustained an injury at her apartment in the Czech Republic after an unknown assailant entered according to Czech media reports.

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Market data provided by Factset. She will face Ashleigh Barty in the quarter-finals later on Tuesday. Kvitova (right) broke up with her boyfriend Radek Meidl (left) earlier this year, Kvitova poses with Novak Djokovic after winning her first Wimbledon title back in 2011, 'I am now looking forward to spending time with my family and I ask for privacy and peace as I start my journey towards a return to the tennis court.'. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. Vienna shooting: Arrests after Vienna attacked by 'freed jihadist', Coronavirus: Sweden brings in rule of eight for diners amid spike in infections, UK terrorism threat level raised to 'severe', US election 2020: How to follow the results on the BBC, Sean Connery: Harrison Ford pays tribute to 'dear friend', Jack Ma's Ant Group: World's biggest market debut suspended, The 29-year-old player, who is currently the world number two, told the court, From 2016: Kvitova moves left hand following surgery. Video, Rescuers rush to save beached pilot whales, Bushfire koalas going back to the wild. Zondra, who is currently serving a prison sentence for another crime, was convicted of serious battery and illegal entry into Kvitova's apartment. Revealed: Ryan Giggs 'attacked lover Kate Greville as she packed her things to leave his £1.7m Cheshire... Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer and Sam Curran all rested for England's ODIs during tour of South Africa with... 'He will get better and better': Timo Werner hails Kai Havertz as one of 'the most talented players in the... Wonderkid Jude Bellingham reveals he turned down £25m Manchester United move because Borussia Dortmund was... 'He's low maintenance, he works hard, he's eager to engage': Frank Lampard heaps praise on 'laid back'... Former world champion Joseph Parker eager to face Oleksandr Usyk for the WBO heavyweight belt if Anthony... 'When someone says something is impossible I want it more': Andrea Radrizzani reveals how he lured Marcelo... Midfield diamonds aren't forever for Solskjaer, Kante remains Chelsea's most important player, Jota should... Christian Pulisic is already back in training, reveals Frank Lampard after his hamstring scare - but the... 'He's the governor at Arsenal': Tony Adams praises Mikel Arteta for doing a 'remarkable job' after the... Real Madrid's nightmare Champions League start has nerves jangling at the Bernabeu... if Zinedine Zidane's... Harry Maguire insists trauma of Greek trial hasn't affected him despite poor start to the season for Man... Manchester United leave Alex Telles at home for Champions League trip to Istanbul Basaksehir after Ole... Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits he DOES listen to 'outspoken' Roy Keane after former Man United captain said the... Ian Wright urges Arsenal to continue their pursuit of Lyon's Houssem Aouar to offer a new creative dimension... Petra Kvitova was stabbed in the hand by a burglar at her home. Lukas Mikelionis is a reporter for FoxNews.com, Tennis star Petra Kvitova delivers graphic testimony at the trial of the man who allegedly attacked her with a knife.

Earlier this year she reached the Australian Open final, and is now in the US competing in the Miami Open. She had an operation on her racket-holding hand that lasted nearly four hours and it was heavily bandaged as she read out a statement. Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic makes a backhand return to Japan's Naomi Osaka during the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis … Appearing at a regional court in Brno, Zondra denied all charges against him. VideoRescuers rush to save beached pilot whales, Finding positivity in lockdown through photography, Bushfire koalas going back to the wild. The tennis star has been branded in the sports media as a “comeback queen” as just 10 days ago she reached her first Grand Slam final since her second Wimbledon title in 2014. The court has ordered him to pay this back. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. She then grabbed the knife with her both hands to escape from the suspect, badly injuring her left hand. or debate this issue live on our message boards.

All rights reserved. Kvitova (left) poses with German tennis legend Steffi Graf after winning the women's singles final match in the 2016 WTA Elite Trophy in China last month, Kvitova attended the annual WTA Pre-Wimbledon Party at the Kensington Roof Gardens in June and signed autographs for children.

(AP). Doctors warned her at the time that her tennis career could be over and that she may even lose her fingers. This to me is the greatest Christmas present I could have asked for.


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