Kvitová reaches last eight at US Open at eighth attempt

The Czech tennis player Petra Kvitová has reached the quarter-finals at the US Open in New York after beating the UK’s Johanna Konta 7-5 6-3. The world number four and two-time Wimbledon champion had never previously got past the last 16 stage in Flushing Meadows in seven attempts. Kvitová, who is seeded fifth, will face Flavia Pennetta of Italy for a place in the semi-finals.

Author: Ian Willoughby