Since she's all famous and stuff, we should post all interesting articles in here. :lol:
http://espn.go.com/espnw/news-opinion/6732836/wimbledon-petra-kvitova-new-star-born
In Petra Kvitova, a new star is born
Jul 2 | By Sandra Harwitt
Petra Kvitova is not the type of individual who seeks attention. She's kind of shy about her achievements.
But after defeating Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-4 on Saturday for the Wimbledon title, she can't escape being famous.
"I'm so tired," Kvitova told about 10 journalists receiving some extra time with the champion after she did her main news conference and TV interviews. "I know it will change. I don't know what it will be [like] in [her native] Czech Republic."
When asked if she ever had a desire to be famous, the 21-year-old struggled to answer the question.
"I mean, it's part of being a tennis player, being famous," she eventually said. "So when I won Wimbledon, I had to agree [with it]."
One sign of that fame is being added to the Wimbledon Wall of Champions, which is located within the inner sanctum of the All England Club. The new champion's name -- clear and bold in gold lettering -- is put in its rightful spot even before the trophy ceremony on Centre Court is concluded.
Kvitova was able to watch the procedure when it was shown on the Centre Court scoreboard. Whether she's ready or not, Kvitova knew it was just another sign of her burgeoning stardom.
"When I was sitting on the court after the match I saw it [happening] on the TV," Kvitova said. "It was strange."
http://espn.go.com/espnw/news-opinion/6732836/wimbledon-petra-kvitova-new-star-born
In Petra Kvitova, a new star is born
Jul 2 | By Sandra Harwitt
Petra Kvitova is not the type of individual who seeks attention. She's kind of shy about her achievements.
But after defeating Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-4 on Saturday for the Wimbledon title, she can't escape being famous.
"I'm so tired," Kvitova told about 10 journalists receiving some extra time with the champion after she did her main news conference and TV interviews. "I know it will change. I don't know what it will be [like] in [her native] Czech Republic."
When asked if she ever had a desire to be famous, the 21-year-old struggled to answer the question.
"I mean, it's part of being a tennis player, being famous," she eventually said. "So when I won Wimbledon, I had to agree [with it]."
One sign of that fame is being added to the Wimbledon Wall of Champions, which is located within the inner sanctum of the All England Club. The new champion's name -- clear and bold in gold lettering -- is put in its rightful spot even before the trophy ceremony on Centre Court is concluded.
Kvitova was able to watch the procedure when it was shown on the Centre Court scoreboard. Whether she's ready or not, Kvitova knew it was just another sign of her burgeoning stardom.
"When I was sitting on the court after the match I saw it [happening] on the TV," Kvitova said. "It was strange."