Top Ad
I DIG Radio
www.idigradio.com
Listen live to the best music from around the world!
I DIG Style
www.idigstyle.com
Learn about the latest fashion styles and more...

Miami Open 2023: Petra Kvitova beats Elena Rybakina in straight sets to win title

Written by 
Published in Tennis
Saturday, 01 April 2023 14:38

Petra Kvitova claimed her maiden Miami Open title with an impressive straight-set victory over Elena Rybakina.

Following a marathon 30-point first-set tie-break, Kvitova faced few problems in the second and sealed a 7-6 (16-14) 6-2 win.

It ended a 13-match winning streak for Wimbledon champion Rybakina, who was chasing the Sunshine Double after triumphing at Indian Wells last month.

Russian Daniil Medvedev plays Italy's Jannik Sinner in Sunday's men's final.

Two-time Grand Slam winner Kvitova, 33, will move back into the world's top 10 for the first time since September 2021 with the 1,000 ranking points which accompanied her victory, in addition to $1.26m (£1.02m) in prize money.

Reaching the Miami final for the first time in 13 attempts - the 41st final of her career - the Czech produced a clinical display against a player boasting the most main-draw wins (21) on the WTA Tour this year in Kazakhstan's Rybakina.

After failing to serve out the opening set at 5-4, Kvitova eventually prevailed in a remarkable 22-minute tie-break, which swung back and forth until she took her fifth set-point opportunity - having faced five herself.

World number seven Rybakina, 23, was unable to respond and her bid to become only the fifth woman to achieve the Sunshine Double soon faded.

Establishing a 3-0 second-set lead after clinching an early break, Kvitova twice held serve to love and broke Rybakina again to seal her ninth WTA 1000 title, and biggest victory since Madrid in 2018.

"The tie-break, oh my god, it was probably the longest in my career and somehow I managed it," Kvitova said.

"She had so many aces at the beginning of the tie-break that I couldn't even play. So it was really difficult, and amazing."

Read 226 times

Soccer

Flick fine with tight Barça win on 40-shot night

Flick fine with tight Barça win on 40-shot night

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsBarcelona coach Hansi Flick said he wasn't worried his team could o...

Pep: City's season 'bad' even if we qualify for UCL

Pep: City's season 'bad' even if we qualify for UCL

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsManchester City manager Pep Guardiola scoffed at suggestions that h...

Man City's Champions League push shows fight, even if spark is missing

Man City's Champions League push shows fight, even if spark is missing

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMANCHESTER, England -- Pep Guardiola has seen Manchester City score...

2026 FIFA


2028 LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC

UEFA

2024 PARIS OLYMPIC


Basketball

Celtics' Pritchard honored with Sixth Man award

Celtics' Pritchard honored with Sixth Man award

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsTwo years ago, Payton Pritchard was on the fringes of Boston Celtic...

Lillard struggles, admits being 'winded' in return

Lillard struggles, admits being 'winded' in return

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsINDIANAPOLIS -- All-Star guard Damian Lillard wanted to give the Mi...

Baseball

Stanton joins Yankees mates for batting practice

Stanton joins Yankees mates for batting practice

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsCLEVELAND -- New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton t...

Phils' Sanchez leaves start, confident left arm OK

Phils' Sanchez leaves start, confident left arm OK

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNEW YORK -- Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez was re...

Sports Leagues

  • FIFA

    Fédération Internationale de Football Association
  • NBA

    National Basketball Association
  • ATP

    Association of Tennis Professionals
  • MLB

    Major League Baseball
  • ITTF

    International Table Tennis Federation
  • NFL

    Nactional Football Leagues
  • FISB

    Federation Internationale de Speedball

About Us

I Dig® is a leading global brand that makes it more enjoyable to surf the internet, conduct transactions and access, share, and create information.  Today I Dig® attracts millions of users every month.r

 

Phone: (800) 737. 6040
Fax: (800) 825 5558
Website: www.idig.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Affiliated