Kvitova to resume playing after birth of her son

Petra Kvitova, a two-time Wimbledon champion, has announced that she will start playing after the birth of her son.

Kvitova, the former world no. 2, hasn’t played tennis in 15 months, last appearing at the China Open in October of 2023.

The 34-year-old Czech, who won Wimbledon in 2011 and 2014, gave birth to her son in July 2024.

“After 15 months being away from tennis and having my baby boy Petr, I’m coming back to the tennis circuit”, Kvitova said in a video on Instagram.

“I really miss tennis and I really enjoy competing, so I’m really looking forward to being back.” I cant wait”.

Kvitova said she plans to return at the ATX Open in Austin, Texas, which begins on 24 February.