Czech police stopped a Russian tennis player from entering the country ahead of the WTA Prague Open tournament, organisers said on Friday, as a new government resolution banning athletes from Russia or Belarus caused the event to scratch other competitors.

Prague Open: Unnamed Russian female player denied entry into country for WTA tournament - Organisers

Petra Kvitova won her third title of the year as she fought back from a set down to beat Romanian Mihaela Buzarnescu 4-6 6-2 6-3 in the Prague Open

Petra Kvitova beat Mihaela Buzarnescu to win first Prague title

Petra Kvitova moved a step closer to winning a second title of the year when she beat China's Zhang Shuai 7-6(6) 6-0 in the semi-finals

Petra Kvitova beat Zhang Shua to enter finals of Prague Open

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Prague Open: Unnamed Russian female player denied entry into country for WTA tournament - Organisers

Petra Kvitova beat Mihaela Buzarnescu to win first Prague title

Petra Kvitova beat Zhang Shua to enter finals of Prague Open