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Bartoli meets Kvitova in Eastbourne final

ESPN staff
June 18, 2011
Marion Bartoli has not won a title in nearly two years © Getty Images
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Marion Bartoli will take on Petra Kvitova for the AEGON International title after the pair won their respective semi-finals in Eastbourne.

With heavy rain wiping out Friday's schedule, both players will be grateful that they were able to negotiate their semi-finals in straight sets, with the pair set to return to the court later on Saturday for the final.

Former Wimbledon finalist Bartoli got off to a flying start against Sam Stosur, breaking Stosur's first serve and never trailed as she streaked to a 6-3 6-1 victory.

Stosur, who is seeded tenth for Wimbledon, may not be too concerned at the defeat as the Australian will now head to London for a quick turnaround ahead of Wimbledon, which starts on Monday.

Meanwhile Kvitova, continued her impressive form on the grass as she moved into the final after Daniela Hantuchova retired with an abdominal injury. After winning the first set on a tiebreak, Kvitova was on course for victory when Hantuchova offered her hand with the scores at 7-6(9) 4-2.

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