Two-time Wimbledon champion, Petra Kvitova, has been injured by a knife-wielding attacker, believed to be a burglar, at her home in the Czech Republic.
Kvitova, 26, was stabbed in the left hand when she tried to defend herself but it has been confirmed that the injuries are not life-threatening.
She was attacked on Tuesday morning in the town of Prostejov in the east of the country, which is home to a national tennis academy.
The Wimbledon champion took to twitter to share her ordeal in the attack.
In my attempt to defend myself, I was badly injured on my left hand. I am shaken, but fortunate to be alive. The injury is severe and I will
— Petra Kvitova (@Petra_Kvitova) December 20, 2016
need to see specialists, but if you know anything about me I am strong and I will fight this. Thank you all again for your love and support
— Petra Kvitova (@Petra_Kvitova) December 20, 2016
Prostejov police spokesman, Frantisek Korinek, said the attacker, who was aged about 35, escaped from the house and a manhunt is underway.
There is no suggestion she recognised her attacker, who she described on social media as an ‘individual with a knife’.
Earlier, Kvitova withdrew from the Czech Republic team in January’s Hopman Cup mixed-team tennis tournament in Australia because of a foot injury.
