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Kvitova, Garcia reach Cincy final

MASON, Ohio: Petra Kvitova outlasted Madison Keys 6-7 (6), 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) to reach the Western & Southern Open final.

The 32-year-old Kvitova had never advanced to the semifinals in 10 prior appearances in the Cincinnati tournament. It is Czech's 40th career final, and she'll face another surprise entrant in Frenchwoman Caroline Garcia, the first qualifier to reach the final in Cincinnati.

Petra Kvitova of Czech Republic returns a shot to Madison Keys during the semifinals of the Western & Southern Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022 (August 21 in Manila), in Mason, Ohio. AFP PHOTO