Kvitova takes Montreal title

Petra Kvitova won the Rogers Cup in Montreal after defeating Li Na in three sets.

Kvitova takes Montreal title

Petra Kvitova won the Rogers Cup in Montreal after defeating Li Na in three sets.

The fifth seed won the first set 7-5 when she converted her fifth set point, but was pegged back by Li in the second, losing it 6-2.

However, last year's Wimbledon winner regained her composure to defeat her Chinese opponent in two hours 17 minutes,

The 6-3 success in the decider made sure of victory for Kvitova, now ranked 11 in the world.

It was the 22-year-old Czech's first tournament win of the year, against someone who was also seeking to get off the mark.

Kvitova, who picked up 385,000 US dollars as a result of the success, said afterwards: "I am very glad that I won this title to start the North American hardcourt season."

Li said: "Today wasn't my day but I am very happy with way I played this week."

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