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  • Petra Kvitova Wins the Pan Pacific Open

    Petra Kvitova Wins the Pan Pacific Open

    Czech star Petra Kvitova defeated Angelique Kerber of Germany 6-2, 0-6, 6-3 to secure the Pan Pacific Open title in Japan.

    The former Wimbledon champion earned it the hard way. It was a roller-coaster ride of a match that featured several momentum swings before Kvitova sealed the contest with a rapier-like crosscourt forehand winner.

    Kvitova dropped six straight games en route to a second set bagel before recovering her poise and going on to win the deciding set.

    “Angie came back at me but I tried to stay focused and it’s amazing to win such a big tournament,” stated the champion after the match.

    It was Kvitova’s first title success since Dubai in February.

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  • Serena Williams Withdraws from Tokyo

    Serena Williams Withdraws from Tokyo

    World No. 1 Serena Williams withdrew on Thursday from the Pan Pacific Open, in Tokyo, citing fatigue, reported Japan’s Kyodo news agency.

    “I’m disappointed to have to withdraw from the Pan Pacific Open, which I was very much looking forward to playing this year. Unfortunately with the number of matches I have played throughout the summer I need more time to properly recover,” Williams said.

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