Petra Kvitova is currently uncertain about her tennis future following complications during her pregnancy. The two-time Wimbledon champion has understandably prioritized her health and family after giving birth to her son, Petr, on July 7. She announced her pregnancy in a New Year’s post, leading to her absence from the WTA Tour throughout 2024.
Despite her impressive career and feared playing style, Kvitova has faced challenges during this transition. She experienced an emergency c-section, which she described as an ordeal that impacted her recovery. “I thought the birth would be better, but it was an ordeal,” she stated, noting that she is still working on regaining her physical condition.
Kvitova’s situation highlights the growing trend of athletes returning from maternity leave. While other players like Serena Williams, Angelique Kerber, and Belinda Bencic have successfully navigated this path, Kvitova is keeping her options open regarding her potential comeback. “I have it open now, also because of how I ended up with the c-section,” she said, expressing uncertainty about her mental and physical readiness for a return.
The support Kvitova received from fellow athletes has been uplifting during her recovery. She received numerous well-wishes from friends and fellow players, including Lucie Safarova and Barbora Strycova, though she chose not to name everyone to avoid leaving anyone out.
For now, Kvitova remains focused on her family’s well-being, emphasizing that her son’s health is the priority over her return to tennis. Fans and fellow players alike will be watching closely as she navigates this new chapter in her life.
Petra Kvitova in 2024
At the moment ranked no.450, Petra played her last match on the 2nd of October 2023 when she was overcome by world no.23 Ludmilla Samsonova 6-4 7-5 in the 2nd round in Beijing (draw).
During this season the Czech has managed to achieve a 30-13 match record.
Petra Kvitova will compete against the world no.2 Aryna Sabalenka in the final on Saturday at 6:00 pm on CENTRE COURT. Their actual head to head record is 3-2 for Kvitova.
The Czech won 31 titles in her career: 15 on hard courts, 5 on clay courts, 5 on indoor courts and 6 on grass courts. (See the list of her titles)
Petra Kvitova |
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Petra Kvitova in 2024
Now ranked no.450, the Czech played her last match on the 2nd of October 2023 when she was overcome by world no.23 Ludmilla Samsonova 6-4 7-5 in the 2nd round in Beijing (draw).
During this season the Czech achieved a 30-13 win-loss record.
Petra Kvitova will square off with the world no.2 Aryna Sabalenka in the final on Saturday at 6:00 pm on CENTRE COURT. Their head to head is 3-2 for Kvitova.
The Czech won 31 titles in her career: 15 on hard courts, 5 on clay courts, 5 on indoor courts and 6 on grass courts. (See the list of her titles)
Petra Kvitova |
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