WTA Tokyo – Kvitova claims 2nd season title

Petra Kvitova overcame Angelique Kerber in three sets to earn Tokyo’s trophy

This was the fourth meeting between Kvitova and Kerber, the Germand lead 2 - 1 the head-to-head, but Kvitova was looking to keep her impressive career record in finals (10 – 4 before this final).

Kvitova started strong with an early break of serve hitting the ball very flat and powerful with her forehand. Kerber tried to fight back and had two break point chances with 15 – 40 when she was 1 – 3 down, but Kvitova save those opportunities. The Czech was just too strong and got a double break in the 8^th game that was also a set point after a forehand error by Kerber.

Kerber raised her level in the second set with some amazing counter-puncher skills. Kvitova tried to be aggressive, but Angelique was finding answer for everything. The German crushed her opponent in this set with 6 – 0.

Petra’s forehand came once again in the decisive set and the Czech was the first to get the break digging a 4 – 1 lead. Kvitova proved once again to be very strong in finals, after 1 hour and 40 minutes the 2011 Wimbledon champion closed the match and won her second season title after her earlier success in Dubai.