Petra Kvitova led by a set and a break, but the two-time Grand Slam winner crashed out in the quarter-finals of the WTA 1000 tournament in Indian Wells.

Petra KvitovaPhoto: William WEST / AFP / Profimedia

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Maria Sakkari knocked out Petra Kvitova after a set and a break

2011 and 2014 Wimbledon champion Kvitova was defeated Maria Sakkari (favorite 7), score 4-6, 7-5, 6-1. The game lasted two hours and 15 minutes.

Petra (the No. 15 seed) was leading 6-4, 2-0 and appeared to be in control, but Maria made an impressive comeback to claim her fourth consecutive three-set victory at the tournament in the California desert.

Maria Sakkari will battle for a place in the final against Aryna Sabalenko (second favourite) after the Australian Open champion beat Coco Gauff (6) 6-4, 6-0.

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The result of the match between Petr Kvitov and Maria Sakkari

Indian Wells will be held from March 6-19 on hard and 96 players have started in the two main draws. The contest offers $8,800,000 each for men and women. Titled champions – Taylor Fritz and Iga Svyatek.