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Aegon Classic: Petra Kvitova wins first title since stabbing by beating Ashleigh Barty

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Petra Kvitova capped her remarkable comeback from a career-threatening hand injury by winning the Aegon Classic.

The Czech, playing in only her second tournament since she was stabbed by an intruder at her home in December, beat 21-year-old Australian Ashleigh Barty 4-6 6-3 6-3 in Birmingham.

Kvitova, 27, returned to action at the French Open in late May.

"It is something very special - it is like a dream or fairytale," the two-time Wimbledon champion told BBC Sport.

"It has been a difficult time and I wasn't sure if I would play again.