Miami Open: Petra Kvitova reaches semifinals after defeating Ekaterina Alexandrova

MIAMI:Petra Kvitova, the Czech Republic's star female tennis player, defeated Russian player Ekaterina Alexandrova to enter the semi-finals of the Miami Open for the first time in her career.

In the quarterfinal match played on Thursday, Kvitova won against Ekaterina 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. Two-time Wimbledon champion Kvitova reached the quarterfinals of the Miami Open for the fourth time, though she has never progressed beyond that.

In the semifinals, Kvitova will face Romania's Sorana Cristea, who on Wednesday earned her career-best win by defeating world No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka in the quarterfinals

Kvitova said in the post-match press conference, "I have to say that this match was tough mentally. Ekaterina played amazing. I would say she was really hitting the ball very clearly and some of her serves It was really difficult to cope."

"It definitely means a lot. It's a big tournament. I've never been to the semi-finals here, so it's special for me," she said.

"I'm glad my serve helped me in the crucial moments, especially in the third set, when the break came. I took it, and yes, it was very emotional at the end. I'm very happy that somehow I found a way to win."

Regarding the semi-final match against Krystia, Kvitova said, "It is good to play against someone who is in such good form as me, so it will definitely be a great match, we have played against each other before. I am looking forward to facing him." ready to do."

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