Kvitova and world react to her first win in Paris

The Czech won her opener in commanding fashion.

Published May 28, 2017

An emotional win for @Petra_Kvitova.

What an inspiration. #RG17 pic.twitter.com/IvmKodl7Eh
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) May 28, 2017

Back from a severe left hand injury, Petra Kvitova won her opening round in Paris in commanding fashion, 6-3, 6-2 over Julia Boserup. She was the first player to advance to the second round.

"I think it doesn't really matter how I played, but I won," Kvitova said. "I won already, before."

Everyone would have to agree, but the giddiness over seeing Kvitova win wasn't lost on anyone:

Congratulations to @Petra_Kvitova for so much more than winning a tennis match today. pic.twitter.com/rxPtVghEGS
— Julia Boserup (@juliaboserup) May 28, 2017

Tears in my eyes watching @Petra_Kvitova winning her first come back match at RG 😢😢😢 so emotional and inspiring... Bravo Petra ! #fighter
— Alize Cornet (@alizecornet) May 28, 2017

Welcome back @Petra_Kvitova - fantastic to have you back playing - and congratulations for winning today- DO TOHO!:)
— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) May 28, 2017

@Petra_Kvitova you're amazing!! @rolandgarros congratulations!
— Rennae Stubbs OLY (@rennaestubbs) May 28, 2017

Good things happen to good people..👏👏👏 https://t.co/QD6KYQdFT0
— Chris Evert (@ChrissieEvert) May 28, 2017

The two-time Wimbledon champion's best French Open appearance was the semifinals in 2012.

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