May 06, (THEWILL) – In a social media announcement on Saturday, world number 10, Petra Kvitova, revealed that she will not be participating in the upcoming Italian Open due to an injury to her right foot.
This unfortunate setback comes on the heels of her recent victory at the Miami Open, where she emerged victorious. Kvitova expressed her optimism, stating that she is determined to recover in time for the highly anticipated French Open, the second Grand Slam of the year.
“I will miss the beautiful site, the Italian fans and wish the tournament a great week,” wrote the two-time Wimbledon champion on Twitter, conveying her disappointment about missing out on the opportunity to compete in Rome.
Meanwhile, the countdown to the crown jewel of the clay season, Roland Garros, scheduled to begin on May 28, intensifies as fans eagerly await Petra Kvitova’s recovery in hopes of witnessing her formidable prowess on the clay courts.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
