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Two-time Wimbledon winner Petra Kvitova has said she would prefer Grand Slams did not take place as opposed to playing them behind closed doors due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Speaking on the eve of her court return in an all-Czech tournament the 30-year-old echoed the thoughts of Roger Federer, who said last week he would be against the idea of an empty Roland Garros or Flushing Meadows.
"I have my age and of course I would like to play another Grand Slam, but if it's like this, I'd rather cancel them," Kvitova said.
“ The hardest thing will be to find the rhythm, we haven't played a match for a very long time,
Petra Kvitová,
Petra Kvitova Would ‘Rather Cancel’ Grand Slams Than Play Without Fans
“ I have my age and of course I would like to play another Grand Slam, but if it's like this, I'd rather cancel them,
Petra Kvitová,
Petra Kvitova Would ‘Rather Cancel’ Grand Slams Than Play Without Fans
“ It's not ethical not to shake hands and just give a racquet bump, I think that's the most unpleasant thing I'm in for,
Petra Kvitová,
Petra Kvitova Would ‘Rather Cancel’ Grand Slams Than Play Without Fans
“ We are here to reintroduce tennis not only to the Czech Republic, but also to the world,
Petra Kvitová,
Petra Kvitova Would ‘Rather Cancel’ Grand Slams Than Play Without Fans