Who Are Petra Kvitova’s Parents?

Petra Kvitova is a professional player born on March 8, 1990. She has 31 WTA singles titles, including two Wimbledons, in 2011 and 2014. She also won the bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Her career-high ranking is No. 2 in the world, which she achieved in October 2011. According to multiple online sources, Kvitova’s net worth is estimated at around USD 35 million. She is currently coached by Jiri Vanek.

Born in Bilovek, Czechoslovakia, 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. Kvitova won her first Grand Slam in 2011, after beating Maria Sharapova in the final of Wimbledon. The 34-year-old has received many awards in her career, including the Karen Krantzcke Sportsmanship Award, Czech Athlete Team of the Year, US Open Sportsmanship Award and the Fan Favorite Match of the Year award. She is an aggressive left-handed player, and supposedly one of the nicest people on the circuit.

Who is Petra Kvitova's Father?

Petra Kvitova’s father is Jiri Kvita.

Jiri Kvita is a former school teacher, and vice mayor of their town Moravian, Fulnek. He also happens to be the person that introduced Petra Kvitova to the sport of tennis.

Who is Petra Kvitova's Mother?

Pavla Kvitova is Petra Kvitova's mother.

There is not much information regarding the personal or professional life of Pavla Kvitova. However, she has always supported the career of her daughter. Petra Kvitova also has two brothers - Jiri (engineer) and Libor (teacher).

What Nationality Are Petra Kvitova's Parents?

Both of Petra Kvitova's parents are of Czech nationality.

How Many Grand Slams Has Petra Kvitova Won?

Petra Kvitova has won two Grand Slam titles in her tennis career, including the 2011 and 2014 Wimbledon. In the 2011 Wimbledon Open, she defeated Maria Sharapova in the final 6-3, 6-4. She defeated Victoria Azarenka, Tsvetana Pironkova, Alexa Glatch and Roberta Vinci to reach the final and became the second Czech woman to win Wimbledon since Martina Navratilova.

Petra Kvitova was the sixth seed at the 2014 Wimbledon, and defeated former defending champion Venus Williams in the third round. She defeated thirteenth seed Eugenie Bouchard by 6-3, 6-0 in the final, and entered the Top-5 of the WTA rankings in the process.