Kvitova rebounds for first title since knife attack

BIRMINGHAM, England - Petra Kvitova said on Sunday that coming back from a set down to win her first title since suffering a career-threatening injury has given her added confidence ahead of Wimbledon, which starts on July 3.

The Czech beat Australian Ashleigh Barty 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the final of the grasscourt Aegon Classic in Birmingham on Sunday.

It was the two-time Wimbledon champion's second tournament since recovering from severe injuries to her left hand suffered while fighting off a knife-wielding burglar at her home in December.