PARIS, France - Petra Kvitova was one of the breakout stars of this year's Australian Open, upsetting Samantha Stosur en route to her second Grand Slam quarterfinal. The Czech rising star writes her first blog from Paris...

Friday, February 11, 2011
Hi everyone! Another tough match today... I was down 5-3 in the third set against Yanina but was able to win. She served for the match at 5-4 and I was very nervous, but it was about playing each point 100%. You cannot make mistakes in moments like that. I'm very happy to start the season like this. I know it will be tough to keep this up but I'm prepared for it.
I'm tired right now but I'm very happy I won this long match. Now I have to prepare for tomorrow by going to the physio and then getting a massage. And then I'll just lie in the bed, and just keep lying and lying and lying! My coach is coming today too, which is good. I'll do some stretching and eating...
I've played Bethanie before, in Fed Cup. I know her game and I know it's going to be a tough match. She has had some good wins this week. I just have to fight for each point. I'll answer more questions tomorrow... good night :)
Petra
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