Kvitová overcomes Plíšková to reach Madrid final

Petra Kvitová has reached the final of the Madrid Open. The two-time Wimbledon winner overcome compatriot Karolína Plíšková in the semi-finals 7-6 6-3. Kvitová is aiming to become the first woman to win the tournament three times.

The 28-year-old, who triumphed in the Prague Open last weekend, will face Dutch player Kiki Bertens in the final.

Author: Ian Willoughby