Petra Kvitova rallies to beat Schiavone in three sets

Defending champion Petra Kvitova managed to regroup on time to overcome a first set deficit to eventually outperform and outplay Italy’s Francesca Schiavone 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 to reach the Wimbledon 2012 Ladies’ Singles quarterfinals.

In a match that featured former Grand Slam winners, both players struggled in the win on All England Club’s Court three. It was Schiavone who adjusted better in the windy conditions to take the first set. However, Kvitova took charge in the second and third set. With a commanding lead at 5-0 in the third, it is inevitable that the match is Kvitova’s for the taking.