Kvitova Reaches Indian Wells Quarterfinals

World No. 9 Petra Kvitova ended the run of qualifier Nicole Gibbs 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 to reach the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open on Tuesday.
The Czech left-hander struck more than twice the number of winners than her American opponent (27 to 11) and won 18 of 25 points at net to tie up the match in just over two hours. With the victory, the two-time Wimbledon champion equals her best performance in Indian Wells (2013 QFs, l. to Kirilenko).


“It’s always tough coming back after losing the first [set],” said Kvitova on court after the match. “We both played really well in the third set so I was happy to get the win.”

The 26 year old will vie for her place in the final four against 2014 runner-up Agnieszka Radwanska, who defeated 2010 champion Jelena Jankovic 6-3, 6-3.

Other WTA stars slated to play their fourth-round matches today include World No. 1 Serena Williams, defending champion Simona Halep, and ninth seed Roberta Vinci.

Source: BNP Paribas Open