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Kvitova, Garcia advance to Cincinnati women’s final

MASON, Ohio: Petra Kvitova outlasted Madison Keys 6-7 (6), 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday to reach the Western & Southern Open final. The 32-year-old Kvitova had never advanced to the semifinals in 10 prior appearances in the Cincinnati tournament. It is Czech’s 40th career final, and she’ll face another surprise entrant in Frenchwoman Caroline Garcia, the first qualifier to reach the final in Cincinnati. “That’s nice to have this experience, even in my age,” Kvitova said, smiling. “In my career, I had many, many finals, but never here. It feels different because it’s for the first time in Cincinnati.”

Sweden wins bronze at world juniors with victory over Czech Republic

Isak Rosen scored the game-winner for Sweden in a 3-1 victory over the Czech Republic to take the bronze medal at the world junior men's hockey championship Saturday in Edmonton.

Petra Kvitova defeats Madison Keys in comeback win at Cincinnati Open to reach Sunday's final

Petra Kvitova defeated Madison Keys 6-7(6) 6-4 6-3 in their Cincinnati Open semi-final on Saturday afternoon. The Czech player defeated her American rival, the 2019 tournament champion, after initially going a set down. Ad Sunday’s match will be Kvitova’s 40th WTA final, and a win would be her 30th singles title so far.

Misfiring Kvitova beats Keys to reach Cincinnati final

Petra Kvitova overcame a sluggish start and 10 double faults to beat Madison Keys 6-7(6) 6-4 6-3 on Saturday and advance to the final of the Cincinnati Open.

Kvitová edges Keys to reach Cincinnati Open final

Petra Kvitová overcame a sluggish start and 10 double faults to beat Madison Keys 6-7(6) 6-4 6-3 on Saturday and advance to the final of the Cincinnati Open.

Kvitova downs Keys to reach Cincinnati final

Petra Kvitova constructed a 6-7 (6/8), 6-4, 6-3 comeback over Madison Keys on Saturday to reach her first final at the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Masters.

Azu and Brier keep Britain's sprinters in the hunt for more medals

Jeremiah Azu and Joe Brier helped fire Britain's sprinters into two European relay finals on a fabulous Friday in Munich. Individual 100m bronze medallist Azu, 23, joined forces with Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, Jona Efoloko and Tommy Ramdhan to scorch to victory in their 4x100m heat ahead of the Netherlands and Switzerland. Ad And just one hour later, Brier combined with Alex Haydock-Wilson, Rio Mitcham and Lewis Davey to finish third in their heat and similarly advance to this weekend's medal showdowns.

Nelly Korda claims stunning Aramco Team Series win from 10 back as sister Jessica falls apart in Sotogrande

Nelly Korda fought back from 10 shots behind with 16 holes to play to win the Aramco Team Series event in Sotogrande, as her sister Jessica suffered a huge meltdown. Jessica Korda had played brilliant golf for two days, and equalled the lowest round in Ladies European Tour history in the opening round, as she secured victory in the team element of the event. Ad The elder Korda looked certain to win the individual event as well when making birdies on her opening two holes to open up a seven-shot advantage.

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Kvitova, Garcia advance to Cincinnati women’s final

Sweden wins bronze at world juniors with victory over Czech Republic

Petra Kvitova defeats Madison Keys in comeback win at Cincinnati Open to reach Sunday's final

Misfiring Kvitova beats Keys to reach Cincinnati final

Kvitová edges Keys to reach Cincinnati Open final

Kvitova downs Keys to reach Cincinnati final

Azu and Brier keep Britain's sprinters in the hunt for more medals

Nelly Korda claims stunning Aramco Team Series win from 10 back as sister Jessica falls apart in Sotogrande