Petra Kvitova Announces Retirement from Tennis Post U.S. Open

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova announced on Thursday that she will retire from professional tennis following the conclusion of the U.S. Open later this year. The Czech star, aged 35, has made a comeback to the courts this year after a 15-month maternity hiatus.

Kvitova, who celebrated victories at Wimbledon in 2011 and 2014 and reached the finals of the Australian Open in 2019, expressed her plans to compete at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open for the final time. With 31 titles to her name and a peak ranking of number two globally, Kvitova has decided that the 2025 season will see her last professional matches.

Known for her resilience, particularly after recovering from a significant injury during a 2016 burglary at her home, Kvitova conveyed her excitement to play at Wimbledon once more. She is uncertain about her U.S. campaign but is set to bid farewell at the U.S. Open. Her recent return saw challenging matches, with minimal wins. However, Kvitova remains grateful to the sport that has significantly shaped her life and career.

(With inputs from agencies.)