Petra Kvitova Discusses Injury, Attack After Release from Hospital

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Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova was released from the hospital Friday following extensive surgery Tuesday for injuries suffered during a knife attack by an intruder in her Czech Republic apartment.

The 26-year-old former No. 2 player in the world stated she doesn’t see herself as a “victim” despite the traumatic experience, according to ESPN.com. Instead, the left-handed power player is focused on resuming her career after her dominant hand fully recovers from the surgery:

While what happened to me was very scary, I do not see myself as a victim, I do not feel sorry for myself and I will not look backwards. I will use all my energy to focus on my recovery, and I will do everything I can to return to the sport I love as soon as possible.

I am now looking forward to spending time with my family, and I ask for privacy and peace as I …

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