Synopsis
Petra Kvitova, the two-time Wimbledon champion, has announced her return to professional tennis after a 15-month maternity break. She is set to compete at the ATX Open in Austin, Texas, on February 24, 2025, following the birth of her son, Petr, in July 2024.Key Takeaways
- Petra Kvitova returns after 15 months.
- Welcomed son Petr in July 2024.
- Competing at ATX Open in February 2025.
- 31 WTA singles titles in her career.
- Joins other successful mothers in tennis.
New Delhi, Feb 3 (NationPress) Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova has declared her comeback to professional tennis after a 15-month hiatus from the game. The former world No.2, who last played at the China Open in October 2023, stepped away to concentrate on her personal life and welcomed her son, Petr, in July 2024.
The 34-year-old Czech sensation is poised to make her eagerly awaited return at the ATX Open in Austin, Texas, starting February 24, 2025.
“After being away from tennis for 15 months and having my baby boy Petr, I am excited to return to the tennis circuit,” she shared. “I genuinely miss tennis and the thrill of competition, so I’m looking forward to being back. I can’t wait,” Kvitova stated in an Instagram video.
Kvitova has emerged as one of the most accomplished players of her era, boasting an impressive tally of 31 WTA singles titles. Her notable accolades include two Wimbledon championships (2011 and 2014), showcasing her formidable left-handed game and aggressive baseline strategy.
Prior to her maternity leave, Kvitova was in exceptional form, clinching two WTA 1000 titles in Miami and Berlin in 2023, reaffirming her status as a formidable competitor. Now, as she re-enters the tour, she joins the ranks of elite tennis players who have returned to the sport post-motherhood, including Serena Williams, Victoria Azarenka, and Kim Clijsters.
