“It means a lot, I really appreciate it that this time I could play again on the big stages,” said Kvitova. um, battled through the first two rounds and it seemed that she would also struggle against the 18-year-old Kenin. Kvitova, playing in just her eighth tournament since missing five months of action after being stabb. US Open 2017: Maria Sharapova battles past Sofia Kenin to reach fourth round. Muguruza, one of the pre-tournament favourites, dropped serve once. All that remained was Arsenal’s capture of Monaco forward Thomas Lemar. s in both of Friday’s opening practice sessions on the high-speed Monza circuit, which favors Mercedes’ stronger power. ”Here’s how sports fraternity is celebrating the ocassion. All I can say is that players’ performances will be evaluated and will be followed closely. Australians Evonne Goolagong Cawley and Court also won grand slam titles after having children.