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 | Kvitova surprisingly dropped out of the US Open2-09-2013 |
Petra Kvitova surprisingly quit the race in US Open after losing 3-with 6, 0-6 to the American Alison Risk, who even in the first round eliminated Pironkova.
Czech girl played a poor game and after the game her manager revealed that she is now suffering from a virus and has a high temperature. With this loss, Kvitova will lose her place in the top 10 in the world rankings.
Victoria Azarenka and Ana Ivanovic also had major problems, but still won their matches and so will face each other in contention for a place in the quarterfinals. World number 2 has come to a complete reversal with 6:7, 6:3, 6:2 against Alize Cornet and the charming Serb beat Christina McHale with 4:6, 7:5, 6:4.