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Petra Kvitova advances to quarterfinals of Miami Open

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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) Petra Kvitova faced only one break point and advanced to the quarterfinals of the Miami Open by beating Caroline Garcia 6-3, 6-3 on Monday.

Kvitova, a two-time Wimbledon champion, is ranked a career-high No. 2 and will rise to No. 1 if she wins the title. No. 1 Naomi Osaka lost in the third round.

Kvitova's match was halted because of rain for nearly two hours, and she took advantage.

"I had a quick nap, which was really helpful," she said.

No. 12-seeded Ashleigh Barty also advanced by beating No. 7 Kiki Bertens 4-6, 6-3, 6-2.

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