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After struggling for most of the year and with only one title to boast of, Petra Kvitova seemed to have finally struck the right chord right before the US Open when she made it to the final of the New Haven Open. But unfortunately, health proved to be the bane for the 23-year-old Czech.
She looked deprived of energy in her third round match against American grasscourt specialist and wildcard Alison Riske and it was startling to see her manage only three games.
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After the match the World No. 10 confirmed that she was suffering from a virus and couldn’t even practise the day before. “I had a blood test to see if it was bacteria and virus, and it was virus,” Kvitova said. “I mean, I didn’t have any sore throat or anything like that. I had just a very high fever.”
Unluckily, Kvitova’s health came in her way during her Wimbledon campaign too. Hoping the 2011 Wimbledon champion gets fitter and we get to see her with her full competitive spirit soon.
