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Straits Times
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Kvitova gets winning feeling again after maternity comeback
FILE PHOTO: Mar 5, 2025; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Petra Kvitova (CZE) hits a shot against Varvara Gracheva (not pictured) in her first round match during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Well Tennis Garden. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images/ File Photo REUTERS FILE PHOTO: Mar 5, 2025; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Petra Kvitova (CZE) reacts after winning a point against Varvara Gracheva (not pictured) in her first round match during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Well Tennis Garden. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images/ File Photo REUTERS Former Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova has finally tasted the winning feeling again after a less than impressive return to the sport following the birth of her first child. The 35-year-old Czech had lost all four of her matches since making a comeback in February after 15 months away, during which time son Petr was born last July. On Tuesday, however, she beat Romania's Irina-Camelia Begu 7-5 6-1 in the Italian Open first round in Rome. "It's kind of weird that my first one came here," she told the WTA's website. "I've never played my best tennis here. But it feels much better than losing, that's for sure." Kvitova, who won Wimbledon in 2011 and 2014 and reached number two in the world, said she had doubted she would ever return to the international arena. "I was 95% that I would never come back," she said. "I had enough of tennis at that time. I was like, 'I can't do it any more,' so we decided to try for a baby. "I didn't say anything because it wasn't 100%. When I could do something finally after pregnancy, I played some tennis and it felt so good. I was laughing. Every shot I hit smoothly, I was like, 'Wowwww -- it's still there'." Kvitova, who plays Tunisia's Ons Jabeur next, is not putting any expectation on her comeback. "However long I'm going to enjoy it," she said. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
USA Today
17-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole Betting Odds and Match Previews for April 17, 2025, Women's Singles
Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole Betting Odds and Match Previews for April 17, 2025, Women's Singles There are five matches in today's Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole round of 16, highlighted by a matchup between world No. 73 Jessica Bouzas Maneiro and No. 67 Varvara Gracheva. Through seven tournaments this year, Bouzas Maneiro has yet to win a title, and her record is 2-7. Gracheva is 5-8 in eight tournaments so far this year, but has come up short in securing any tournament titles. If you're wanting additional betting info for the Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole today, we've got you covered with betting odds for each of the five matches. Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 3:13 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Today's matches at the Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole
USA Today
15-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to watch Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole Thursday: TV coverage, streaming live, match times and more April 17
How to watch Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole Thursday: TV coverage, streaming live, match times and more April 17 There are two matches at the Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole on April 17, highlighted by No. 73-ranked Jessica Bouzas Maneiro against No. 67 Varvara Gracheva. If you're wanting to stay up to date on the action, then tune in to the Tennis Channel, which will have live coverage and the biggest highlights from the world of tennis on Center Court and Center Court Live. Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole key details Tournament: The Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole The Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole Round: Round of 16 Round of 16 Date: April 17 April 17 Venue: Kindarena Kindarena Location: Rouen, France Rouen, France Court Surface: Clay Watch the Tennis Channel and more sports on Fubo! Match of the day: Jessica Bouzas Maneiro vs. Varvara Gracheva Start time: 5:30 AM ET 5:30 AM ET Round: Round of 16 Round of 16 The 22-year-old Bouzas Maneiro is 2-7 this year, and still seeking her first tournament victory. The 24-year-old Gracheva, who is still seeking her first tournament win of 2025, is 5-8 this year. Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole schedule today Linda Fruhvirtova vs. Olga Danilovic, 5:30 AM ET (Round of 16) Jessica Bouzas Maneiro vs. Varvara Gracheva, 5:30 AM ET (Round of 16) Sign up for Fubo to watch tennis today!
USA Today
15-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole Betting Odds and Match Previews for April 15, 2025, Women's Singles
There are eight matches in today's Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole round of 32, highlighted by a match between world No. 67 Varvara Gracheva and No. 59 Sonay Kartal. Gracheva is 5-8 on the year, with zero tournament wins. Kartal, who holds an 8-6 record in five tournaments this year, has yet to claim a tournament victory. Read through our betting preview of the Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole for more info on the eight matches today. Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 11:45 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Today's matches at the Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole
USA Today
12-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to Watch Varvara Gracheva vs. Sonay Kartal at the 2025 Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole: Live Stream, TV Channel
How to Watch Varvara Gracheva vs. Sonay Kartal at the 2025 Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole: Live Stream, TV Channel In the Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole Round of 32 on Monday, No. 67-ranked Varvara Gracheva meets No. 60 Sonay Kartal. In her last competition, Gracheva lost to Elise Mertens 3-6, 5-7 in the Round of 32 at the Volvo Car Open on April 2, 2025. Kartal heads into this match after a three-set loss to Taylor Townsend (6-4, 6-7, 5-7) in her most recent match on March 17, 2025 in the qualifying round at the Miami Open presented by Itau. Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo! Varvara Gracheva vs. Sonay Kartal: live stream info & TV channel Tournament: Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole Round: Round of 32 Round of 32 Date: Monday, April 14 Monday, April 14 Live Stream: Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo Court Surface: Clay Varvara Gracheva vs. Sonay Kartal matchup stats Gracheva is 10-7 on clay over the past 12 months, with no tournament victories. On clay, Gracheva has won 64.5% of her service games and 41.2% of her return games over the past year. Gracheva has converted 69 of 135 break points on clay (51.1%) over the past 12 months and is 24th in break points won. In the the Volvo Car Open, Gracheva's previous tournament, she was beaten 3-6, 5-7 by No. 28-ranked Mertens on April 2 in the Round of 32. In the Qualification Round 2 of her last tournament (the Miami Open presented by Itau) on March 17, Kartal was taken down by No. 90-ranked Townsend 6-4, 6-7, 5-7. Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 3:57 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
