Keys rallies to beat Kvitova in Brisbane

By Associated Press 12 January 2020, 12:00AM

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Madison Keys came from a break and set down to beat two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova in the Brisbane International semifinals on Saturday. The American won nine of 10 games in her mid-match recovery against the tournament's 2011 champion to beat Kvitova 3-6, 6-2, 6-3.

Keys will play defending Brisbane champion Karolina Pliskova in Sunday afternoon's final. Pliskova beat defending Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka 6-7 (10), 7-6 (3), 6-2 after saving a match point.

Keys said a chat with her coach Juan Todero helped to swing the momentum.

“He pretty much just said 'Don't be discouraged'," Keys said. “I felt like I had chances, but couldn't close on those ... and once I did, I felt the momentum went back and forth but I gained confidence.”

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By Associated Press 12 January 2020, 12:00AM

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