Former champion Kvitova makes early Wimbledon exit

By Clare Lovell LONDON . – Twice former champion Petra Kvitova blamed increasing Grand Slam nerves after she slumped out of Wimbledon in the first round on Tuesday, beaten by inspired world number 50 Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus 6-4 4-6 6-0. Eighth seed Kvitova, who withdrew from the Eastbourne tournament last week with a hamstring injury, appeared to be moving well but looked pale and drawn particularly in the first set. In the third, I think it was just too quickly when she was on the board, and I just couldn’t handle it any more.” Kvitova, 28, has worked hard this year, winning five titles.