Tennis Tennis Kvitova injured by knife-wielding attacker The player’s spokesman, Karel Tejkal, says Kvitova suffered a left hand injury and has been treated by doctors. AP 20 December, 2016 17:34 IST The attack occurred Tuesday morning in the eastern Czech town of Prostejov. - Getty AP 20 December, 2016 17:34 IST Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova has been injured by a knife-wielding attacker at her home. The player’s spokesman, Karel Tejkal, says Kvitova suffered a left hand injury and has been treated by doctors. Tejkal says the incident, which he described as a burglary, occurred Tuesday morning in the eastern Czech town of Prostejov. He says Kvitova’s injuries were not life-threatening. READ: >Kvitova: Fortunate to be alive Also Tuesday, Kvitova withdrew from the Czech Republic team at next month’s Hopman Cup mixed-team tennis tournament because of an earlier foot injury. Support Sportstar Dear Reader, Support our journalism — where text and pictures intermingle so seamlessly — and help us scale up your experience as the world changes around us. Your contribution is vital to our brand of uninfluenced, boots-on-the-ground reportage that’s worth your while. Clickbait sensationalism is not for us, but editorial independence is — we owe it to you. Support Quality Journalism Catch the Chess24 Legends of Chess final LIVE Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address. Dugout videos