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Petra Kvitová

Kvitová with the winner's trophy after defending her title at the 2018 Birmingham Classic

Country (sports)

Czech Republic

Residence

Monte Carlo, Monaco

Born

8 March 1990 (age 35)
Bílovec, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic)

Height

1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)

Turned pro

2006

Plays

Left-handed (two-handed backhand)

Coach

David Kotyza (2008–2016)
František Čermák (2016)
Jiří Vaněk (2016–present)

Prize money

US$ 37,454,150

6th in all-time rankings

Official website

petrakvitova.net

Singles

Career record

634–294 (68.32%)

Career titles

Highest ranking

No. 2 (31 October 2011)

Current ranking

No. 572 (16 June 2025)

Grand Slam singles results

F (2019)

SF (2012, 2020)

W (2011, 2014)

QF (2015, 2017)

Other tournaments

Tour Finals

W (2011)

Olympic Games

Bronze (2016)

Doubles

Career record

13–35 (27.08%)

Career titles

Highest ranking

No. 196 (28 February 2011)

Grand Slam doubles results

Australian Open

2R (2011)

French Open

2R (2010)

Wimbledon

1R (2008, 2010, 2011)

US Open

1R (2008, 2009, 2010)

Team competitions

Fed Cup

W (2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018)
Record 30–11

Hopman Cup

W (2012)

Medal record

Women's tennis

Representing Czech Republic
Olympic Games
Bronze	2016 Rio de Janeiro	Singles

Petra Kvitová (born 8 March 1990) is a professional tennis player from the Czech Republic. She is famous for her powerful left-handed shots. Kvitová has won 31 singles titles in her career, including two Grand Slam titles at Wimbledon.

Her biggest wins were at Wimbledon in 2011 and 2014. She also won the WTA Tour Championships in 2011. At the 2016 Rio Olympics, she won a bronze medal for her country. On 31 October 2011, she reached her highest ranking of world No. 2. In June 2025, she announced she would retire from tennis after the US Open.

Early Life and Career
Major Wins and Top Rankings
- First Wimbledon Title in 2011
- Second Wimbledon Title in 2014
Challenges and Comeback
- Injury and Return
- Return to the Top
Later Career and Retirement
Playing Style
Personal Life
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Early Life and Career

Petra Kvitová was born in Bílovec, Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic). Her father, Jiří, taught her how to play tennis. As a child, she looked up to Czech-American player Martina Navratilova. She trained in her hometown until she was 16, when an instructor encouraged her to become a professional player.

Kvitová turned professional in 2006. In 2008, she made her Grand Slam debut at the French Open and reached the fourth round. That same year, she beat Venus Williams, who was ranked world No. 8 at the time. This was her first victory against a top-10 player. In 2009, she won her first WTA Tour title at the Hobart International.

By 2010, Kvitová was rising in the ranks. She reached the semifinals of Wimbledon, where she lost to the champion, Serena Williams. This impressive run helped her break into the world's top 30 for the first time.

Major Wins and Top Rankings

First Wimbledon Title in 2011

Kvitová holds the Venus Rosewater Dish after winning Wimbledon in 2011.

The year 2011 was a breakthrough for Kvitová. She won her first Grand Slam title at the Wimbledon Championships. In the final, she defeated Maria Sharapova in straight sets. She became the first player born in the 1990s to win a Grand Slam tournament.

Later that year, she won the WTA Tour Championships on her first try. She also helped the Czech Republic win the Fed Cup, a major team competition. By the end of the year, she was ranked world No. 2.

Second Wimbledon Title in 2014

In the years that followed, Kvitová remained one of the top players in the world. She reached the semifinals of the Australian Open and the French Open. She also won many other tournaments.

In 2014, she won her second Wimbledon title. She played an amazing final match against Eugenie Bouchard, winning easily in straight sets. This victory proved she was one of the best grass-court players of her generation.

Challenges and Comeback

Injury and Return

In December 2016, Kvitová's career was put on hold after she was seriously injured during an attack in her home. She suffered damage to the tendons and nerves in her left hand, which is her playing hand. After surgery, she had to take a break from tennis for several months.

Amazingly, she returned to the sport in May 2017 at the French Open. Just a few weeks later, she won the Birmingham Classic, a grass-court tournament. Her comeback was seen as an inspiration by many people.

Return to the Top

By 2018, Kvitová was back in top form. She won five titles that year, more than any other player on the WTA Tour. She returned to the world's top 10 rankings.

In 2019, she reached her first Grand Slam final in almost five years at the Australian Open. She played a thrilling match against Naomi Osaka but finished as the runner-up. This result brought her back to the world No. 2 ranking.

Later Career and Retirement

Kvitová continued to compete at a high level. In 2021, she won the Qatar Open, her 28th career title. In 2023, she won the Miami Open, a major tournament, which brought her back into the top 10.

After taking a break in 2024 to have her first child, Kvitová returned to tennis in 2025. In June, she announced that she would retire from professional tennis after the 2025 US Open.

Playing Style

Kvitová hitting a forehand

Kvitová is known for her aggressive and powerful style of play. As a left-handed player, she has a strong serve that is difficult for opponents to return. She hits powerful groundstrokes from both her forehand and backhand sides.

She plays best on fast surfaces like grass, where her powerful shots are very effective. Her high-risk style means she hits many winners, but she can also make many unforced errors. When she is playing well, she is one of the most dangerous players on the tour.