Petra Kvitova: Yesterday I was able to move my fingers - it was the greatest Christmas present
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Updated 23/12/2016 at 14:42 GMT
Petra Kvitova has thanked the “tennis family” for its support as she recovers from being stabbed in the hand during a break-in at her home on Wednesday.
Czech Republic's tennis player Petra Kvitova speaks during a news conference, after she was injured on Tuesday when she fought off an intruder in her home
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Kvitova has been in hospital since the incident, which saw her suffer “severe” injuries to her left hand.
In a statement released at the time, the former World No. 1 said she was “shaken, but fortunate to be alive”, and the sporting world has since rallied around her in support.
And talking to assembled media after being released from hospital on Friday, Kvitova revealed that she has made encouraging progress since the attack.
“Thank you for being here today,” Kvitova said. “I am happy to tell you that I am feeling well.
“The medical staff, police, my family and my team have all provided me with amazing support in this difficult situation. I want to thank each and every one of them for the important part they have played in the past four days.
I have been overwhelmed by the flood of messages and love received from the tennis family, fans and public: thank you.
“While what happened to me was very scary, I do not see myself as a victim, I do not feel sorry for myself and I will not look backwards. I will use all my energy to focus on my recovery, and will do everything I can to return to the sport I love as soon as possible.
Yesterday morning, during a session with the doctor, I was able to move the fingers on my left hand. This, to me, is the greatest Christmas present I could have wished for.
“I am now looking forward to spending time with my family and I ask for privacy and peace as I start my journey towards a return to the tennis court.”
Kvitova is expected to be out of the sport for at least six months as she recovers from the ordeal, but the early signs are promising that she could make a full recovery.
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