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Petra Kvitova battles past Ana Bogdan in Wimbledon second round

Two-time Wimbledon winner Petra Kvitova survived another tough battle and advanced to the third round in London with a 6-1 7-6(5) victory over Ana Bogdan of Romania.

Following the Rothesay International Eastbourne triumph last week, the world No.26 Kvitova continues her winning streak on grass this season, but it’s far from smooth-sailing. After surviving a scare against Jasmine Paolini in the first round at All England Club, the 2011 and 2014 Wimbledon champion withstood another major challenge, against the world No.111 Bogdan in the second round.

Kvitova raced through the first set on Court No.