Tennis family rallies around Kvitova

Petra Kvitova was rushed to surgery after being injured by a knife-wielding attacker in her home, and will be out of the game for several months.

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Players both past and present took to Twitter in droves to send their messages of support for the popular Czech.

Just finding out about @Petra_Kvitova and the awful stabbing and injury to her hand- pulling for you Petra, všichni držíme palce!!! Xoxo

— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) December 20, 2016

Terrible news. Wishing a speedy recovery for @Petra_Kvitova. Keep smiling as always!

— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) December 21, 2016

You're a fighter @Petra_Kvitova with a big heart. You will come back even stronger! I wish you all the best and a speedy recovery.

— Angelique Kerber (@AngeliqueKerber) December 21, 2016

My thoughts are with @Petra_Kvitova . Terrible news.

— Aga Radwanska (@ARadwanska) December 20, 2016

My prayers and best wishes to @Petra_Kvitova ???????? stay strong

— victoria azarenka (@vika7) December 20, 2016

Thinking of @Petra_Kvitova and sending wishes for a safe and fast recovery.

— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) December 20, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with Petra! She's a great fighter and I am positive she will be ok! @Petra_Kvitova thinking of you! ????????

— Ana Ivanovic (@AnaIvanovic) December 20, 2016

Just heard what happened to @Petra_Kvitova ! All my thoughts are with her today! So scary! One of the nicest people I know!

— Caroline Wozniacki (@CaroWozniacki) December 20, 2016

All my support to you @Petra_Kvitova !! I'm so sorry to hear what happened. I wish you the best recovery. All the tennis world is with you.

— Fernando Verdasco (@FerVerdasco) December 20, 2016

Shocking & sad news about @Petra_Kvitova We should be safe at home & not have to deal w/ acts of violence. Prayers 4 a safe recovery. ????????????

— Tracy Austin (@thetracyaustin) December 20, 2016

Just learned what happen to @Petra_Kvitova! Stay strong & recover well! Me acabo de enterar lo k ha pasado a Petra. Mantente fuerte! Animo

— Garbiñe Muguruza (@GarbiMuguruza) December 20, 2016

So upset hearing the news about @Petra_Kvitova. Hands down one of the nicest people I've ever met. All my thoughts with her

— Madison Keys (@Madison_Keys) December 20, 2016

All my thoughts with you @Petra_Kvitova ??I am sure you'll get over this????

— Feliciano López (@feliciano_lopez) December 20, 2016

Just woke up to hear the news about Petra.. can't believe it.. thinking about you, stray strong @Petra_Kvitova ?

— Daria Gavrilova (@Daria_gav) December 20, 2016

@Petra_Kvitova stay strong !! ????????????that's so crazy !

— Svetlana Kuznetsova (@SvetlanaK27) December 20, 2016

So sad to read this news. Sending to you all my strength and support, @Petra_Kvitova. I hope you get well soon. ???????? https://t.co/qcoY6HYRg7

— Carla Suarez Navarro (@CarlaSuarezNava) December 20, 2016

What a horrible news!
Get well soon @Petra_Kvitova! ??????????????????????????????

— Tsvetana Pironkova (@TPironkova) December 20, 2016