The 2-time Grand Slam champion lost to another Czech, Marie Bouzkova at the Western & Southern Open. However, at the US Open, she is showing really good form. On the other hand, Jessica Pegula who played quarterfinals at the Western & Southern Open couldn't win a set against Kvitova. The Czech is now already in the fourth round, and after the match, she said:

"I think the whole match was at a pretty good level," Kvitova told the media, after her win. "We both played nice tennis, I would say."

"In the second set, I was down, I came back, It was a really big fight," said Kvitova. "There were two or three games where I really had to fight very hard, and that probably was the turning point. I felt better, I was even, I was holding my serve. I tried to go really more for the volleys because she plays really great from the baseline."

"I had to push her, push her, push her, then wait for my chances to get the winner or go to the net or something like this," Kvitova continued. "Definitely my serve was helping me today in the important points, so I’m happy with that."

"I know Shelby played great in Lexington, she’s had a great run here so far as well," said Kvitova. "I know she’s had some injuries, so it’s great to see her back playing great."

"Big serve, big hitter," Kvitova added, looking forward to her match against Rogers. "I think it will be about the first two shots in the rally. We will see, I will [have] to be prepared for everything."

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