Kvitova out of Brisbane International due to virus
Struggling with a virus, Petra Kvitova withdrew from the Brisbane International, a tournament she won in 2011.
Published : Jan 01, 2018 13:04 IST
Czech star and former champion Petra Kvitova withdrew from the Brisbane International due to a virus. Kvitova, 27, was set to face Anett Kontaveit in the first round of the WTA Premier event before announcing her withdrawal on Monday.
The 2011 champion and two-time Wimbledon winner revealed she was battling a virus. "I'm really disappointed," Kvitova said, via the Brisbane International. "Unfortunately I picked up a virus on the flight to Australia and I haven't been able to get healthy in time.
"It's always a fantastic and competitive place to start the year so I'm sorry not to be in the draw."
Heather Watson took Kvitova's place in the draw.