Before Saturday's final played between eventual champion Petra Kvitova and defending champion Jelena Ostapenko, Konta's home tournament honored her career in a retirement ceremony. [28] Thus, she became the first left-handed female player to win the singles title since Martina Navratilova in 1990, the first player of either gender born in the 1990s to win a Grand Slam tournament title and the first Czech player to win a Grand Slam singles title since Jana Novotn won Wimbledon in 1998. 1 and newly crowned Australian Open champion, Kim Clijsters in the final, in straight sets. In the post-match presentation, the player admitted that she was not thinking about any possible retirement and wanted to enjoy the game of tennis as long as possible. It was her first defeat in the opening round of the tournament since 2009, and 2018 also marks the first season since 2009 where she suffered multiple opening-round exits at the Grand Slam tournaments. [173] She then fell in the opening round of the Australian Open, succumbing to Andrea Petkovic in three sets despite having served for the match twice. Firstly, she beat world No. [7] [137] She then lost early in Madrid and Rome, the former in which she was the defending champion. There, she scored her fourth win over a reigning world No. [80] At the Australian Open, she succumbed to Luksika Kumkhum in the first round in three sets. 1, Ashleigh Barty, in straight sets, her fourth consecutive defeat to the Aussie, which also handed the top-ranked player her first win over a top-10 opponent at the Grand Slams. However, in a repeat of their 2010 semifinal tie result, the Czechs, who were the two-time defending champions, fell to the Italian team once more. Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic returns a shot against Monica Puig of Puerto Rico during the Women's Singles Semifinal on Day 7 of the Rio 2016. In 2016, she won the WTA Elite Trophy on her debut, thus becoming the first player ever to win both categories of year-end championships on debut. [49] Kvitov was seeded fourth at the French Open. On 8-3-1990 Petra Kvitov was born in Blovec, Czechoslovakia. Sharapova then went on a five-match winning streak in the semifinals of the Australian Open, the Women's Stuttgart Open and the French Open, all in 2012, and then in 2014, in the quarterfinals of Miami and the final of Beijing. [44], In Indian Wells, Kvitov lost in the third round to Christina McHale in three sets. [219] She then made the quarterfinals of the Australian Open with wins over Kateina Siniakov, Paula Badosa, 25th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova and 22nd seed Maria Sakkari. Petra Kvitova was born in Bilovec (Czech Republic) the 8th of March 1990 to Jiri Kvita, a school teacher, and Pavla Kvitova. 44. [15] Nevertheless, she was guaranteed to crack the top 30 rankings for the first time. Had she won the tournament, she would have been the new world No. As the third seed, she was drawn into the same group as Roberta Vinci and Strcov, defeating both players in straight sets to advance to the semifinals where she sailed past wildcard Zhang Shuai. As of 2023, Petra Kvitova's net worth is estimated to be $24 million. [215], On 7 October, Kvitov was announced as the sixth qualifier for the WTA Finals. Her last match was at the 2017 US Open, losing to eventual quarterfinalist Petra Kvitova in the opening round. [358], Right To Play, a global organisation which focuses on using sports and games to educate and empower children facing adversity, named Kvitov as its Global Athlete Ambassador in January 2015. Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova has undergone nearly four hours of surgery on her playing hand after being attacked by a knife-wielding intruder in her home in the Czech Republic. 8. [172], Kvitov started 2018 in Sydney, unseeded at a Premier event for the first time since the 2010 Kremlin Cup, having been forced to withdraw from Brisbane the week before due to a viral illness. Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic shows appreciation to the fans after her victory in the Women's Singles final match against Ashleigh Barty on day. Nevertheless, the Czech star also won the bronze medal for her country in the 2016 Olympics. [133] At the Indian Wells Open where she was seeded eighth, Kvitov won consecutive matches for the first time in almost six months, reaching her first quarterfinal of the year in the process. It meant that for the first time since 2009, Kvitov did not reach a quarterfinal at the Grand Slams in two consecutive years. [13] She concluded 2009 as world No. [98], The following month at the inaugural Wuhan Open, third-seeded Kvitov cruised into the third round on an upset-filled day by defeating Karin Knapp in her opening match in straight sets. The loss meant Kvitov has failed to make a single Grand Slam quarterfinal in a season for the first time since 2009. In a rain-interrupted second round encounter against Makarova, however, she succumbed to the Russian in a tight straight-set loss. Updated. [10] Kvitov then beat Slovaks Dominika Cibulkov and Daniela Hantuchov in the Fed Cup opening round to put the Czech team in the semifinals. Petra Kvitova was attacked in her home in December 2016. [161], Kvitov began the grass-court swing at the Birmingham Classic, where she defeated both Tereza Smitkov and Naomi Broady in straight sets to reach her first quarterfinal of 2017, also her first on grass since the 2014 Wimbledon Championships. [159] She kicked off her Paris comeback with a win against American Julia Boserup in the first round. At the Qatar Open, third-seeded Kvitov cruised into the quarterfinals with two tough three-set victories over Venus Williams and afov before falling to Jelena Jankovi in straight sets. Kvitov leads the head-to-head 86. [246] On home soil, at the Prague Open, Kvitov rode a three-match losing streak for the first time since the tour suspension was lifted last summer, when she tumbled out in the opening round to Slovak Rebecca ramkov in three sets. There, she defeated compatriot Iveta Beneov to lift her maiden career title. [87] Kvitov began her clay court campaign in Stuttgart, losing to Alisa Kleybanova in her opening match. Kvitov then proceeded to claim her first two wins over the Russian, in the final of the 2011 Wimbledon Championships in straight sets and later that year, in the semifinals of the Pan Pacific Open via retirement.[313][314]. [10], Kvitov then made the quarterfinals at St. Petersburg, after overcoming Alison van Uytvanck in her opener in three sets, thus making at least the quarterfinal stage in her first three tournaments of the season for the first time since 2011. [156] However, her plans were jeopardized when she was attacked during a break-in at her home in the Czech Republic by a knife-wielding robber shortly before Christmas. Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova added another happy memory at the All England Lawn Tennis Club on Wednesday, announcing she has become engaged to her coach Jiri Vanek in her "special place". [204] She then competed in Miami, where she was seeded third, beating Maria Sakkari, 26th seed Veki and 19th seed Caroline Garcia to return to her second quarterfinal of the tournament. The 29-year-old Czech player said: "Some people of my age that I know have children. The first two came in the quarterfinals of Stuttgart which Li won, and the quarterfinals of Beijing which Kvitov won, the latter in three sets. There, she defeated Eugenie Bouchard in straight sets to win her second Grand Slam title. [132] In the Fed Cup opening round tie against Romania, she lost both of her singles matches. 1 ranking at stake. 1 Dinara Safina in the third round of the 2009 US Open. [138][139][10] At the French Open, Kvitov was upset by eventual surprise quarterfinalist Shelby Rogers in the third round in three sets, receiving bagels in both sets lost. [168], Kvitov kicked off the Asian swing in Wuhan where she was the defending champion and faced local player Peng Shuai at the first hurdle, but came up short in an epic three-set match that lasted three hours and 34 minutes. [10] Furthermore, Kvitov was awarded the Karen Krantzcke Sportsmanship Award for the second time. [24], Kvitov kicked off her clay-court season in Madrid, where she won her third title of the year and her first Premier Mandatory-level title. Kvitov and Caroline Wozniacki met 14 times. [200], As the eighth seed at the Australian Open, Kvitov cruised into the quarterfinals without dropping a set, recording wins over Magdalna Rybrikov, Irina-Camelia Begu, Belinda Bencic and Amanda Anisimova. [190] Nevertheless, Kvitov returned to the top 5 rankings for the first time in almost three years by virtue of that result. [57], During the Asian swing, Kvitov did not enjoy much success as she suffered early losses in Tokyo and Beijing. At the Miami Open, Kvitov defeated Varvara Lepchenko in the second round but then lost her next match to Pavlyuchenkova. 7, tying Caroline Wozniacki and Serena Williams for most top-10 season finishes this decade, seven seasons. 7, her first top 10 finish since 2015. Dec 20, 2016, 7:50 AM. Petra Kvitova vividly remembers the moment she realised her life would never be the same again. [10], In 2010, Kvitov reached the semifinals of the Memphis Open, losing to eventual champion Maria Sharapova. [128] That year, Kvitov also won the Karen Krantzcke Sportsmanship Award for the third year running. A left-hander with an explosive game, Kvitova has achieved considerable success on fast courts, including 2 Wimbledon titles. A fan spotted Petra Kvitov walking alone, probably coming back from picking up her mail at the end of her several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of February 22, 2023. Her career-high ranking of world No. In 2015, Kvitov completed the feat of reaching at least the quarterfinals of all four majors after her quarterfinal debut at the US Open. The Czech was extremely aggressive to blast 32 winners. At the Pan Pacific Open, seventh-seeded Kvitov reached the quarterfinals after defeating a pair of youngsters, Belinda Bencic and Madison Keys, both in straight sets. [5] She was coached by David Kotyza, from November 2008 till January 2016. During the break-in she suffered cuts to her dominant left hand, resulting in injuries to the tendons and nerves. [35] She concluded 2011 by helping the Czech Republic win its maiden Fed Cup title as an independent nation, winning her singles rubbers against Maria Kirilenko and Svetlana Kuznetsova. She then beat Jessica Pegula to reach her third final here, a rematch of the 2018 final, against Garbie Muguruza. Due to her tall frame, she is known to make up for her lack of speed by playing close to the baseline. [144] Thus, she became the first Czech player of either gender to win an Olympic medal in the singles discipline since Jana Novotn in 1996. Petra Kvitova has had a mixed year to date. Petra Kvitova is a Czech professional tennis player. [355], Kvitov endorses Nike apparel and footwear. [187] At Wimbledon, Kvitov bowed out in the first round on a day filled with upsets, succumbing to Aliaksandra Sasnovich in three sets. Known for her powerful left-handed groundstrokes and variety, Kvitov has won 29 career singles titles, including two major titles at Wimbledon in 2011 and in 2014. Her psychological recovery was also on track, and she had completed fitness training in the Canary Islands. She won all of her singles matches but they did not advance to the final, finishing second in their group behind eventual champions France. [96] At the Connecticut Open where she was seeded second, she received a bye into second round where she faced Makarova again, whom which she defeated easily in straight sets this time to reach the last eight. She also possesses notable amount of variety in her game. According to the report, a source close to the couple confirmed they were expecting a child. Petra Krejsov (1990, WTA 545) vyhrla mezinrodn turnaj en dotovan $10,000 v anglickm Sheffieldu. Then, she overcame Svetlana Kuznetsova and Venus Williams to reach the final where she defeated Angelique Kerber for her second title of 2013, her 11th career title overall. [224][225][226], However, in spite of the suspensions, Kvitov made her unofficial return to the sport in May at an all-Czech exhibition event held in Prague, where she beat the likes of Barbora Krejkov, Siniakov and Karolna Muchov to lift the title. [126] Seeded fourth, she lost her round-robin matches to Angelique Kerber and Garbie Muguruza but scored a win over afov. [308] Kvitov dominated the early stages of their rivalry, winning five of their first six clashes. In Wuhan, she sailed to the last four by scoring wins over Polona Hercog, Sloane Stephens and Dayana Yastremska, all in straight sets, but was then stopped by Alison Riske. [68] In Stuttgart, Kvitov beat Germans Annika Beck and Julia Grges to reach the quarterfinals where she lost to Li Na. Czech Republic; Plays: Left; Turned Pro: 2006; WTA Rank #15; Birth Date March 8, 1990 . Seeded first, Kvitov made a semifinal run with wins over Katarzyna Piter, Ann Li and fifth seed Podoroska. [189] The following week in Cincinnati, her form improved, beating Serena Williams, Mladenovic and 15th seed Elise Mertens to sail into her first semifinal of the tournament since 2012, where she was stopped by Bertens once more, this time in three sets. In the next round, however, she lost to Jessica Pegula in straight sets. Kvitov sometimes struggles against defensive players, including Angelique Kerber, Simona Halep and Elina Svitolina, who prolong points to the extent that Kvitov feels she must hit a winner, thus increasing the chances of producing an unforced error. 1, Caroline Wozniacki, in three sets to move into the final, where she outlasted fourth seed Garbie Muguruza in three sets to capture her 22nd career title, thus guaranteeing her return to the top 10 for the first time since June 2016. They met thrice in 2013. [256] She then saved two match points to beat Arantxa Rus in the first round of Sydney,[257] but then lost to Ons Jabeur in straight sets. [163], During the US Open Series, Kvitov posted a quarterfinal appearance in Stanford,[164] but then lost early in Toronto and Cincinnati, both at the hands of the resurgent Sloane Stephens,[165][166] before bowing out in the opening round of New Haven to Zhang Shuai. [265][266] Her losing streak was extended to four, her first such since end of 2019, when she crashed out in the opening round of Madrid to Jil Teichmann, her earliest exit here since 2010. She defeated Grta Arn, Zheng Jie, and Vania King in straight sets, before losing to eventual champion Li Na in the fourth round, despite having led 30 in the deciding set. Petra Kvitova vs Maria Sharapova - 2011 Wimbledon Final - Highlights. In the Fed Cup semifinals against Belgium, she led the Czech team into the final, with wins over Yanina Wickmayer and Kirsten Flipkens. There, she beat Grges in straight sets for her 50th main draw win on grass. 44 Comments 14 Shares. Kvitov began her season on grass with a loss to an in-form Beatriz Haddad Maia in her opening match at Birmingham. [4] In doubles, she played alongside fellow Czech Kateina Vakov but they fell at the first hurdle to Mariana Duque Mario and Michelle Larcher de Brito.[6]. At the Sydney International, Kvitov lost in the last four to Li Na. Day 8 in Review: Tiafoe takes out Nadal. 1 Barty, ending a four-match losing streak against the latter. K Vishwanaths Death News Hrithik Roshan Honey Ginger Bollywood Couples Baby Names Rakhi Sawant Sachin Shroff Wedding Vastu Tips Rakesh . She then beat Barbora Strcov to reach the semifinals but there, she was defeated by eventual champion Garcia in straight sets. [335] As of August 2021, Kvitov has been seeing her coach Ji Vank, since the early summer of that year. [29][30], Following Wimbledon, she kicked off her US Open Series campaign at the Canadian Open where lost to Petkovic in the third round. [207] At the Italian Open, her first appearance here since 2016, Kvitov made the third round where she faced Sakkari but retired with an injured calf while trailing in the decider. [108] Kvitov then lost in Dubai and Doha, in the third round and quarterfinals, respectively, both at the hands of Carla Surez Navarro. [70] At the French Open, Kvitov beat Aravane Reza and Peng Shuai before losing in the third round to Jamie Hampton in straight sets, in a match where she struggled. [123], The Asian swing was not a successful one for Kvitov as she lost early in Wuhan and Beijing. [203] She then lost her opening match at the Indian Wells Open, coming up short in a tight three-setter to Venus Williams. [39] [307] Wozniacki then retired in 2020 after the Australian Open. 562562. [10] After that, she suffered an early loss to Ayumi Morita in Dubai. Sharapova or Kvitova ? [ January 18, 2022 ] AUSTRALIAN OPEN. [100] It was also the first time since 2011 where she had won more than two titles in a season. [217] Kvitova maintained her year-end ranking from the previous year, world No. The following year, in the first round of the Madrid Open, Wozniacki beat Kvitov once again. In the last four, she edged past Hsieh to reach the final where she succumbed to Bencic in three sets. [56] At the US Open, she reached the fourth round for the first time since 2009. Seeded eighth, Kvitov reached the quarterfinals of Wimbledon. News. [10] She then represented her nation in the Fed Cup final where they took on France. [76] 1 Barty in three sets. Petra Kvitov (1990, WTA 10) ve druhm kole US Open 2013 porazila Srbku Bojanu Jovanovski (1991, WTA 58) 6:2, 6:4 a v dalm kole si zahraje s Ameriankou Alison Riske (1990, WTA 81), kter porazila v prvnm kole Pironkovu 6:3, 6:3 a ve druhm kole Monu Barthel 6:4, 6:2. There, however, she conceded a walkover to Alexandrova due to illness. 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[182] Kvitov then enacted a 13-match winning streak the remainder of the clay court swing, first, by claiming the title in Prague, her maiden title on home soil, dispatching Tereza Smitkov, Natalia Vikhlyantseva, Kateina Siniakov and Zhang Shuai to reach the final, all without the loss of a set. 1 Ashleigh Barty in three sets. 1 ranking. 6. 2016 . [281] At the US Open, 21st seed Kvitov scored her first win over a top 10 player at the Grand Slams in five years when she saved match points to beat ninth seed Garbie Muguruza in the third round a rematch of their last 16 meeting here in 2017 which was also the aforementioned Kvitov win over a top 10 player at this level. Petra Kvitova during her first-round win at the French Open on May 30, 2021 Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Kvitova is a two-time Wimbledon champ who suffered a serious hand injury during an . She defeated Aryna Sabalenka and Hsieh Su-wei to reach her first quarterfinal on Australian soil since winning here in 2015. [232] Nevertheless, that run saw Kvitov reach multiple Grand Slam quarterfinals in a season for the first time since 2012, and it also guaranteed her return to the top 10 for the first time in nine months. She was then upset by Dulgheru in the opening round of the US Open, thus becoming the first Grand Slam champion to lose in the first round of the following Grand Slam tournament without winning a set.[31]. She then beat Kristina Mladenovic in the final in a dominating performance to win her 21st career title, thus becoming the first left-handed player to win a singles title in Russia. [117] As the defending champion and the second seed, she handily defeated Kiki Bertens in the first round in 35 minutes, losing just one point on serve via a double fault. 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