Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova just announced that she will retire from professional tennis after the US Open, closing a 19-year career filled with brilliant moments. The 35-year-old Czech, known for her powerful left-handed game, shared the news on social media, reflecting on her journey with her trademark smile. With Wimbledon granting her a wildcard for one last dance, the fans are gearing up to bid farewell to a true grass-court queen.
“As [with] all phases in life, there comes a day that it is time for a new chapter, and that time for me has come now,” … “I therefore wanted to share with you that 2025 is my last season on tour as a professional.” Kvitova commented in a statement.
Kvitova’s career boasts 31 WTA singles titles, including Wimbledon triumphs in 2011 over Maria Sharapova and 2014 against Eugenie Bouchard. She reached a career-high No. 2 in 2011, won six Billie Jean King Cup titles for Czechia, and earned a 2016 Rio Olympic bronze. Her aggressive baseline play and pinpoint groundstrokes made her a fan favorite, earning her eight Karen Krantzcke Sportsmanship Awards. A 2016 home invasion left her with severe left-hand injuries, yet she battled back to reach the 2019 Australian Open final and win Miami in 2023, her last title.
— Petra Kvitova (@Petra_Kvitova) June 19, 2025
After giving birth to her son, Petr, in July 2024, Kvitova returned to the WTA Tour in February 2025 at the ATX Open in Austin, but struggled with a 1-7 record across seven events, including losses at Indian Wells, Miami, and Queen’s Club to Beatriz Haddad Maia. Injuries, including a hip issue that forced a Nottingham withdrawal, hampered her comeback.
“I could not have asked or wished for anything more,” Kvitova said, expressing gratitude for tennis and her fans. She plans to play Wimbledon, starting June 30, and end her career at the US Open later in August, likely needing a wildcard at her current No. 572 ranking.
