Speaking to the media after her third-round loss at the National Bank Open, Kvitova opened up about her emotional reaction to being given the task of carrying the Czech flag. The former Olympic bronze medalist admitted that she cried upon first hearing the news, and that she spent some time reminiscing about her long career the night before the ceremony.
Elaborating further on her experience, Petra Kvitova expressed what a “big honor” it was for her, and how she enjoyed being in the stadium with athletes from other sports.
“She’s in pretty good form, and she showed it today” - Petra Kvitova on losing to Camila Giorgi in Montreal 3r
Petra Kvitova also spoke about her third-round loss to Camila Girogi at the National Bank Open, crediting her opponent’s play for the result. Kvitova claimed that Giorgi’s recent run of form was reflected in her performance on Thursday, as she was “returning very good”.
The Czech felt it was a good match for her overall; while she came out at the losing end, there were still a few positives she could take away from the encounter.
Kvitova pointed out that she felt relatively comfortable on the court after having struggled to get wins under her belt over the last couple of months. The World No. 12 will next be seen in action at the upcoming Western & Southern Open and the US Open later this month.
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