• Konta and Kvitova meet in fourth round on Monday
Johanna Konta usually prefers not to speak directly about her opponents, focusing only on herself and her methods. But when she plays on Monday for a place in the quarter-finals, she will be do so against Petra Kvitova, the two-times champion at Wimbledon whose comeback to the top level has been an inspiration to everyone.
It is two and a half years since Kvitova survived a horrific knife attack in her home which almost cost her the fingers on her dominant left hand. The Czech, who won Wimbledon in 2011 and 2014, needed four hours of surgery but though doctors warned she may never play again, she was back on court within six months, her strengthand heart helping her to overcome huge obstacles.
Written by Simon Cambers at Wimbledon
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jul/07/johanna-konta-petra-kvitova-wimbledon-fourth-round under the title “Johanna Konta senses Wimbledon opportunity as she prepares to face Petra Kvitova”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
