Kvitova lifts Madrid title

Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova romped to the Madrid Open title on Saturday with a crushing 6-1, 6-2 victory over Svetlana Kuznetsova.

The Czech ended Serena Williams's 27-match winning streak in the semifinals and was far too good for Kuznetsova, who looked heavy-legged after spending more than 11 hours on court to reach the final.

"I am very happy, I am really glad that I could win here for the second time in Madrid," said Kvitova.

"It is unbelievable for me to finish the week like this. I know that Svetlana wasn't feeling very well, so I wish her good luck."

The world number four only recently returned to action after a six week break.