Doctors optimistic for Petra Kvitova’s tennis future after knife attack

"Doctors are optimistic she will be able to play tennis again."

Doctors optimistic for Petra Kvitova’s tennis future after knife attack

Doctors are optimistic Petra Kvitova will be able to play tennis again after the two-time Wimbledon champion underwent surgery on the hand injury she suffered during a knife attack at her home.

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

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