Petra Kvitova insists Wimbledon is a different challenge after Eastbourne title

Petra Kvitova insists Wimbledon will be a “totally different” challenge after surprising herself by storming to glory at the Rothesay International in Eastbourne.

Kvitova, a two-time winner at SW19, blitzed defending champion Jelena Ostapenko 6-3 6-2 to win the Devonshire Park title for the first time.

The 32-year-old had arrived in East Sussex short of form before warming up for the All England Club with a string of convincing victories culminating in a first grass-court final since 2018.

Kvitova said it was tough to compare her current shape to when she won Wimbledon in 2011 and 2014 but admits anything is possible as she bids to end an eight-year wait for Grand Slam success.

“I do feel very well on the grass,” said the former world number two, who will play Italian Jasmine Paolini in the first round in south-west London.

“I moved very nicely as well, playing some good shots, serving well, returning well but it will be totally different over there.

“It’s a new tournament, a new week, everything can happen.

“I’m just looking forward to being there but it’s just difficult to compare (to 2011 and 2014).

“I know I will give everything I have on the court and we will see what happens.”

I'm just looking forward to being there but it's just difficult to compare (to 2011 and 2014)- Petra Kitova on Wimbledon

Victory for 14th seed Kvitova brought a 29th career singles title and provides a timely confidence boost.

Her maiden Wimbledon triumph came after she lost the Eastbourne final to Marion Bartoli 11 years ago.

The powerful Czech never looked in any danger of further disappointment on the south coast as she brushed aside an off-colour Ostapenko in just an hour and 17 minutes.

Kvitova later revealed she still “sometimes” feels