Two-time Wimbledon Champion (2011 and 2014) Petra Kvitova has been injured by a knife-wielding attacker, believed to be a burglar, at her home in the Czech Republic.
Kvitova, 26, was stabbed in the left hand when she tried to defend herself but her injuries are not life-threatening
She tweeted: 'In my attempt to defend myself, I was badly injured on my left hand. I am shaken, but fortunate to be alive.'
Kvitova was attacked this morning Monday Dec 20,2016 in the town of Prostejov in the east of the country, which is home to a national tennis academy.
Prostejov police spokesman Frantisek Korinek said the attacker, who was aged about 35, escaped from the house and a manhunt is under way.
Kvitova tweeted: 'The injury is severe and I will need to see specialists, but if you know anything about me I am strong and I will fight this. Thank you all again for your love and support.'
Petra Kvitova has made her first public appearance on Friday Dec 23,2016 following surgery on her left hand
Petra Kvitova says she is already able to move the fingers on her left hand following surgery after being stabbed in a knife attack at her apartment in Prostejov, Czech Republic
She had an operation on her racket-holding hand that lasted nearly four hours and it was heavily bandaged as she read out a statement.
Petra Kvitova said: 'I am happy to tell you that I am feeling well. The medical staff, police, my family and my team have provided amazing support in this difficult situation.
'I want to thank each and every one of them for the important part they have played in the past four days.
'I have been overwhelmed by the flood of messages and love received from the tennis family, fans and public. Thank you
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