The Czech Republic's Petra Kvitova handled Lucie Safarova in straight sets 7-6, 6-1 to advance to the women's finals at Wimbledon on Thursday. Kvitova is seeking her second Grand Slam title after winning at the All England Club in 2011.
'I know how it feels to hold the trophy,' Kvitova said. 'I really want to win my second title here and I will do everything I can,' she said after dispatching her fellow countrywoman.
After the first set tie-break, Kvitova settled in as her powerful serve took over. Up 5-1 on serve, she won the first three points of the final game before closing it out with a riveting backhand. Kvitova improved to 6-0 against Safarova with the win.
'It was a tough match mentally because Lucie is a good friend of mine. I knew she would play her best tennis and she did. I'm just happy I won definitely.'
Kvitova moves on to the finals, where she'll face the winner of No. 13 Eugenie Bouchard vs. No. 3 Simona Halep, which is currently being played on Center Court. She was just 21 when she won the Wimbledon singles championship in 2011.
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