Australian wildcard Priscilla Hon has claimed the biggest win of her career by stunning two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova 6-7, 7-5, 6-2 at the Adelaide International tonight.
Ranked 263 in the world to Kvitova’s 17, Hon staved off some late nerves to hold serve and spark jubilant celebrations.
“It doesn’t feel real right now,” Hon said on Stan Sport after the first round win.
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“So happy, I can’t explain how much. I’ve been waiting for this moment.”
Hon was sidelined for five months last year after suffering a hip injury, making tonight’s boilover all the more remarkable.
She said the 2h 19m triumph was a product of a changed mindset.
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“Pretty proud of how I held up at the end,” Hon said.
“Top players don’t give it to you so you’ve got to work hard for it.
“My mindset was very different this time.”
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