Czech tennis legend Petra Kvitova, a two-time Wimbledon champion, has officially announced that she will retire from professional tennis following the 2025 US Open, bringing an illustrious 19-year career to a close. The 35-year-old made the announcement on social media, just a day after receiving a wild card entry for Wimbledon 2025.
“I am excited and very much looking forward to soak in the beauty of playing The Championships, Wimbledon one more time, a place that holds the most cherished memories in my career,” Kvitova wrote.
🎾 A Storied Career of Grit and Grace
- Wimbledon Titles: 2011, 2014
- Career-High Ranking: World No. 2 (2011)
- Grand Slam Finals: Australian Open runner-up (2019)
- Olympic Medal: Bronze at Rio 2016
- Team Titles: Six-time Fed Cup (now Billie Jean King Cup) champion
- WTA Titles: 31, including her last in Berlin (2023)
Kvitova, known for her powerful left-handed serve and aggressive baseline play, returned to the WTA Tour in February 2025 after a 17-month maternity break, following the birth of her son during Wimbledon 2024.
🏆 Final Farewell at Wimbledon and US Open
Currently ranked No. 572, Kvitova will rely on wild cards to compete in her final Wimbledon and US Open appearances. Despite recent struggles with form and injuries, fans and fellow players are eager to celebrate her farewell tour.
“There comes a day when it is time for a new chapter, and that time for me has come now,” she added in her heartfelt post.
Stay tuned for more updates from Wimbledon 2025.
