Petra Kvitova may not be a recognizable name in tennis circles yet, but after beating favoured Maria Sharapova to win the 2011 Wimbledon title last weekend, that may change. This rising star is expected to compete this August for the Rogers Cup in Toronto, making the play on the Rexall Centre courts at York even more exciting.
This was the first major title win for the 21-year-old Kvitova, who now ranks number seven in the world. This Czech player is the youngest to win Wimbledon since her rival Sharapova took the crown at age 17.
Sharapova, now ranked within the top five, is also expected at the Rogers Cup, presented by National Bank from Aug. 6 to 14, as are the Williams sisters, who are back after missing most of the 2010 tournaments, and number-one ranked Caroline Wozniacki.
Qualifying rounds will take place Saturday, Aug. 6 and Sunday, Aug. 7. Tickets are available for both qualifying sessions. Opening night will take place on Monday, Aug. 8.
YFile readers are invited to join the action with a savings of up to 30 per cent off Level 100 gold seats, 20 per cent of Level 100 silver seats, 15 per cent Level 100 bronze seats, 10 per cent of Level 300 seats. Friends and family of YFile readers are also eligible for the discount.
To order tickets, call Tennis Canada at 1-877-283-6647, ext. 4306, or visit the Rogers Cup website and use the promo code: YFile.