Capitalizing on her opportunity, current World No. 8, Petra Kvitova, utilized her all-around attacking style to frustrate Maria Sharapova in a 6-3, 6-4 victory for the first major of her career. The 2004 champion never appeared comfortable throughout the match struggling to hold serve.
Country-Czech Republic
Residence-Fulnek, Czech Republic
Born-8 March 1990 (age 21)
BÃlovec, Czechoslovakia
Height-1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Turned-pro2006
Plays-Left-handed (two-handed backhand)
