Petra Kvitova is a Czech professional tennis player, who achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 2 in the world in October 2011. She has won 31 WTA singles titles till date, including two Wimbledons in 2011 and 2014. Petra Kvitova rose to fame after defeating former world No. 1 Dinara Safina in the third round of the 2009 US Open. This win was followed by her first semifinal at the 2010 Wimbledon. She won her first Grand Slam in 2011 after beating Maria Sharapova in the final of the Wimbledon. She is a left-handed player, known for her strong serve and ground-strokes. In her second Wimbledon final, Kvitova defeated Eugenie Bouchard.
Name | Petra Kvitova |
Net Worth | $35 million |
Grand Slams | 2 |
Nationality | Czech |
Residence | Monte Carlo, Monaco |
Marital Status | Married |
Children | None |
Source of Wealth | Tennis, Endorsements |
Prize Money | $37,252,032 |
Endorsements | Nike, Wilson, TAG Heuer, Audi, UniCredit |
Petra Kvitova Age
Petra Kvitova was born on March 8, 1990, making her 34-years-old as of June 2024.
Petra Kvitova was born in Bilovec, Czech Republic to Jiri Kvita and Pavla Kvitova. His father introduced her to tennis, and she also has two brothers named Jiri Kvitova Junior and Libor Kvitova. While Jiri Kvitova is an engineer by profession, Libor is a school teacher. She loves to play on grass court surfaces, and therefore, her favorite tournament is Wimbledon. Her tennis idol is Martina Navratilova.
Petra Kvitova Height and Weight
Petra Kvitova is 6 feet or 182 cm tall. She is lanky, and has a great build for a professional tennis player. Meanwhile, she has an athletic body and weighs around 68 kg.
Petra Kvitova's 2023 Season
Petra Kvitova only advanced to the second round of the 2023 Australian Open, losing to Anhelina Kalinina in straight sets. Her first title in 2023 came at the WTA 1000 Miami Open, where she defeated Elena Rybakina in straight sets in the final.
Her second title in 2023 came at the Bett1open, a WTA 500 event, where she defeated Donna Vekic in the final. She lost in the first round of the 2023 Roland Garros and her Wimbledon journey ended in the Round of 16, losing to Ons Jabeur. The two-time Grand Slam winner had a forgettable American swing, picking up only one win each at the Canadian and Cincinnati Opens. At the 2023 US Open, Kvitova was overhauled by a returning Caroline Wozniacki.
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