2013 Istanbul Group: Kvitova d Kerber

Petra Kvitova d Angelique Kerber 6-7(3), 6-2, 6-3 .

Keys To The Match
  • It’s always an unusual battle when a lefty plays a lefty.
  • Kvitova made contact 62% behind the baseline – Kerber was 85% behind the baseline.
  • Kvitova hit 27 forehand winners.
  • Kerber has a 50-50 mix to the deuce and Ad court with her ground strokes.
  • Kvitova hit 58% of her shots to Kerber’s backhand

The winner would advance to the semifinals of the TEB BNP Paribas WTA Championships in Istanbul and the loser would book their holiday a couple of days earlier.