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'Cancel Grand Slams rather than playing behind close doors'
Updated On: 27 May, 2020 09:19 AM IST | Prague | AFP
"We are here to reintroduce tennis not only to the Czech Republic, but also to the world," Kvitova said. The men's event will be played on clay
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Petra Kvitova
Two-time Wimbledon winner Petra Kvitova said on Monday that she would prefer Grand Slams did not take place as opposed to playing them behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Speaking on the eve of her court return in an all-Czech tournament Kvitova, 30, echoed the thoughts of Roger Federer, who said last week he would be against the idea of an empty Roland Garros or Flushing Meadows. "I have my age and of course I would like to play another Grand Slam, but if it's like this, I'd rather cancel them," Kvitova said.
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