Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova is set to make her return to professional tennis after becoming a mother. While enjoying a peaceful stroll in nature, the Czech WTA star shared the exciting news with her fans—her comeback tournament will be the ATX Open in Austin, Texas, from February 24 to March 2.
“After 15 months being away from tennis and having my baby boy, Petr, I’m coming back to tennis circuit,” Kvitova said. “I really miss playing and miss competing, so I’m really looking forward to be back.” In her video message, she revealed her upcoming schedule, starting with the WTA 250 ATX Open in Austin, Texas, followed by the WTA 1000 events in Indian Wells and Miami.
Kvitova’s last appearance on the Hologic WTA Tour was at the 2023 China Open. A few months before that, she married her coach, Jiri Vanek, and the couple announced her pregnancy on New Year’s Day 2024. They welcomed their first child together in July 2024.
Before stepping away, Kvitova ended the 2023 season ranked world No. 14, securing titles in Miami and Berlin and increasing her career trophy count to 31. Now, with a new chapter ahead, she is ready to step back onto the court and compete once again.
