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Kvitova serves AO warning in Adelaide win

Petra Kvitova gave a reminder of her powers in a first round win over Elena Rybakina in Adelaide. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Petra Kvitova has sent a reminder to the Australian Open field she is no spent force, showing off her powerful serve in defeating fellow Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in Adelaide.

The Czech 32-year-old arrived for the second instalment of the Adelaide event in good spirits after an impressive United Cup campaign and it showed in a 6-3 7-5 first round win.

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