Tennis star Petra Kvitova, a two-time Wimbledon champion, is re-evaluating her future on the WTA Tour following the birth of her son, Petr, in July. After announcing her pregnancy in a New Year’s post, the 34-year-old Czech has taken maternity leave, leaving fans eager to know if she’ll make a return. However, after a difficult pregnancy and an emergency c-section, Kvitova’s top priority is her health and family.
Reflecting on her experience, Kvitova admitted her pregnancy was more challenging than expected. “I thought the birth would be better, but it was an ordeal, and I ended up having an emergency c-section,” she told Czech portal LP-life.cz. Though she’s steadily recovering, Kvitova is cautious about a comeback. “I have it open now, also because of how I ended up with the c-section,” she explained, acknowledging that her mental and physical recovery will determine any return to competition.
While her explosive style of play has been missed, Kvitova joins a list of top players like Serena Williams, Angelique Kerber, and Tatjana Maria who took breaks for motherhood and returned. Fellow Olympian Belinda Bencic, who also recently gave birth, has resumed training for her own comeback. But Kvitova remains undecided, understanding that her experience was uniquely taxing.
Despite the uncertainty, Kvitova has felt overwhelming support from the tennis world. Messages poured in from fellow players like Lucie Safarova, Barbora Strycova, and Belinda Bencic, lifting her spirits. “There were a lot of congratulations,” she shared, moved by the outreach.
Thousands of fans hope to see Kvitova return, but as she considers her future, her well-being and happiness come first. For now, the world waits with respect, knowing she’ll make the decision that’s best for her and her family.
