Petra Kvitova secured her return to the highest 10 on the planet after beating Elena Rybakina to win the Miami Open title.
The 33-year-old beat her opponent 7-6 (14) 6-2 to say her thirtieth profession win and reclaim a spot within the higher echelons of the WTA rankings when up to date on Monday.
Kvitova was final within the high 10 in September 2021 and he or she proved she deserved that standing by seeing a participant who’s at the moment seventh on the listing.
Rybakina rode a 13-game successful streak within the ultimate however could not take a set in opposition to her Czech opponent.
The opening set lasted over 67 minutes because the pair pushed to a tie-break which was finally settled 16-14 after an extended battle of wills.
Kvitova, who served unsuccessfully for the set at 5-4, defended 5 set factors earlier than closing.
With Rybakina’s resolve shattered, Kvitova clinched the primary three video games to take a decisive lead within the second set.
The Kazakh saved a break level to keep away from dropping a fourth however could not put a glove on Kvitova’s serve. A second break adopted at 5-2, sealing Kvitova’s triumph.
The loss ended Indian Wells champion Rybakina’s bid for the “Sunshine Double” and ended the reigning Wimbledon champion’s successful run.
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