Miami Champion Kvitova Withdraws From Italian Open

Petra Kvitova of Czech Republic smiles after her match against Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan (not pictured) in the women's singles final on day thirteen of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on April 1, 2023. Geoff Burke/USA TODAY Sports via Reuters

Petra Kvitova has withdrawn from next week’s Italian Open with an injury to her right foot, she said on social media on Saturday.

The Czech world number 10, who won the Miami Open last month, added that she hopes to recover in time for the second Grand Slam of the year at the French Open.