05 September,2017 08:23 AM IST | New York | PA Sport
Petra Kvitova established herself as a contender for what would be the most remarkable of titles after defeating Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza 7-6 (7/3), 6-3 in the fourth round of the US Open
Czech Republic's Petra Kvitova (left) greets Spain's Garbine Muguruza after the Round 4 match of the US Open on Sunday. Pic/AFP
Petra Kvitova established herself as a contender for what would be the most remarkable of titles after defeating Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza 7-6 (7/3), 6-3 in the fourth round of the US Open.
Kvitova admitted to nerves in the final game before roaring to victory. "It was the kind of moment that I dream of to come and play again on the big stages," she said.
"That was one of the motivations to be back. So probably in my mind was just there, thinking about it. I didn't really play these kind of great players so far in the season when I came back. It was something really special for me."
Kvitova next faces USA's Venus Williams. The former Wimbledon champion beat Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 to seal berth in last eight.
