Petra Kvitova defeats Elena Rybakina for Wins first Miami Open title  

Kvitova won the $1.26million first prize by defeating Elena Rybakina.

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Kvitova won the Miami Open in her 13th appearance on Saturday, defeating Elena Rybakina 7-6(14), 6-2.

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33-year-old Kvitova, who is 10 years older than her rival Elena Rybakina.

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Rybakina 13-match winning streak was broken by Petra Kvitova and halted her bid to win the Sunshine Double.

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Kvitova claimed her 30th WTA singles title and first since 2018 in Madrid.

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After Rybakina hit a forehand long on match point, Kvitova was emotional as she raised her arms and put her hands on her head.

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It was the 41st WTA final of Kvitova's career but first in Miami. She will also make it to the top 10.

Kvitova said. "I play with guts, I can still play with the best, I am proud that, even at my age, I could win big tournaments."

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