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Kvitova back in Roland Garros semi-finals after eight years
PARIS, Oct 7, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – Petra Kvitova returned to the Roland Garros semi-finals for the first time in eight years on Wednesday after defeating Germany’s Laura Siegemund 6-3, 6-3.
Czech seventh seed Kvitova, a two-time Wimbledon champion, will face either Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin or Danielle Collins for a place in Saturday’s final.
The other semi-final will see Polish 19-year-old Iga Swiatek tackle Argentina’s Nadia Podoroska, the world number 131 who is bidding to become the first qualifier to reach the final of a Grand Slam tournament.
BSS/AFP/AU/17:50 hrs