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Petra Kvitova out for six months after knife attack but should resume career

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Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova will be out of tennis for at least six months as she recovers from a knife attack but should be able to resume her career.

The Czech, 26, underwent surgery to tendons and nerves on her playing hand following the attack by an intruder at her home in Prostejov on Tuesday.

Kvitova said she was "fortunate to be alive".

More to follow.