Kirilenko lost in the final of the tournament in New Hayven on the eve of the start of US Open

Russian tennis player Maria Kirilenko lost to Peter Kvitova from the Czech Republic in the final of the prestigious tennis tournament in the American New Hayven. The athletes spent 2 hours 10 minutes on the court, and both sets remained behind Kvitova - 7: 6 (11: 9), 7: 5.

"The first set turned out to be heavy. We both felt it. I felt it, and I think she, too. We were a little run. Even despite the defeat, I still keep a positive attitude. I spent a good match, but, unfortunately, I was not lucky. But I have a couple of days to recover, because I know that I will spend the first match on US Open on Tuesday. So this is a good time for rest," said Marya, "said Marya To journalists after the match.

Earlier, the ladies met with each other five times, the last meeting took place at the Games in London, Kirilenko was stronger on Wimbledon's herbal courts.

This title became the ninth in the career of Quitova, and the second in the 2012 season. Kirilenko for the eleventh time in her career played in the final of the WTA tournament, and for the sixth time he lost. For the victory, the Czech tennis player will receive 470 points in offset by the WTA rating, as well as $ 107.