Grand Slam champion Kvitova has surgery after fighting off knife-wielding intruder

The 26-year-old two-time Wimbledon champion said she was "fortunate to be alive" after defending herself.

Tue, 20 Dec, 2016 - 16:03

Petra Kvitova is undergoing surgery to her left hand after fighting off an intruder who held a knife to her throat in her home.

The 26-year-old two-time Wimbledon champion said she was "fortunate to be alive" after defending herself during a robbery in her apartment in Prostejove, Czech Republic.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

more courts articles

Criminal Courts of Justice opening Dublin

Criminal legal aid panel lawyers rise to 825 ahead of contentious €455 'one accused, one fee' payment

UK government welcomes Supreme Court ruling on Troubles legacy legislation

Rangers player Dujon Sterling fined after he admits drink-driving

More in this section

Swiss Olympian Steve Guerdat wins Rolex Grand Prix of Ireland

Josh Moffett snatches maiden Ulster Rally victory after dramatic late twist

'I'm going to be the man to take over': Aaron McKenna plots next move after world title win

Courts Tennis Heathrow Sport tennis.

<p>MAKING A SPLASH: ‘Now I have to make smarter decisions and pick competitions where there is prize money so I can hopefully break even on travelling,’ says Mona McSharry. Pic: Dan Sheridan/Inpho</p>

Safety net gone after period of transition for Mona McSharry

READ NOW

Grand Slam champion Kvitova has surgery after fighting off knife-wielding intruder

Every Match. Every Story.

Safety net gone after period of transition for Mona McSharry

Sport

Latest

Sport

Most Read