Photo Credit: Petra Kvitova Instagram
Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova suffered stab wounds to her left hand (her main hand) Tuesday morning during a terrifying home invasion attack in the Czech Republic, and says she’s “fortunate to be alive.”
The 26-year-old tennis champion, who’s currently ranked 11th in the world, described the incident on Twitter:
Thank you for all your messages. As you may have already heard, today I was attacked in my apartment by an individual with a knife
— Petra Kvitova (@Petra_Kvitova) December 20, 2016
In my attempt to defend myself, I was badly injured on my left hand. I am shaken, but fortunate to be alive. The injury is severe and I will
— Petra Kvitova (@Petra_Kvitova) December 20, 2016
need to see specialists, but if you know anything about me I am strong and I will fight this. Thank you all again for your love and support
— Petra Kvitova (@Petra_Kvitova) December 20, 2016
The suspect is a 35-year-old man, and he reportedly made off with roughly $200 in cash. Cops say a manhunt is underway to find him.
Petra won Wimbledon in 2011 and 2014.
