Kvitova to skip event due to abdominal issue

Petra Kvitova pulled out of the grass-court Aegon International Eastbourne in Eastbourne, England, because of an abdominal injury, a day after winning her first title since her playing hand was injured in a knife attack. Organizers confirmed Kvitova’s withdrawal on Monday, a week before the start of Wimbledon. She won the Wimbledon title in 2011 and 2014. Kvitova won the grass-court Aegon Classic in Birmingham, England, on Sunday by beating Ashleigh Barty 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the final. It was only her second tournament since she was attacked at her home in December.