Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova has been awarded a wild card to this year's tournament, marking her return after a 17-month absence during which she became a mother. She last played at Wimbledon in 2023 and returned to the WTA Tour in February, currently ranked 572nd.
2-time Wimbledon champ Petra Kvitova gets a wild card for this year’s tournament
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova has been awarded a wild card to this year's tournament, marking her return after a 17-month absence during which she became a mother. She last played at Wimbledon in 2023 and returned to the WTA Tour in February, currently ranked 572nd.
- 1 2011: Petra Kvitova wins Wimbledon.
- 2 2014: Petra Kvitova wins Wimbledon.
- 3 2023: Petra Kvitova last played at Wimbledon.
- 4 Last year (2024): Petra Kvitova's son was born during Wimbledon.
- 5 February (this year): Petra Kvitova returned to WTA Tour in Austin, Texas.
- 6 Wednesday (this week): Petra Kvitova awarded a wild card for this year's Wimbledon.
- Kvitova will compete in Wimbledon
- Other British players also received wild cards
What: Petra Kvitova, a two-time Wimbledon champion, received a wild card entry for this year's Wimbledon tournament. She is returning to professional tennis after a 17-month break during which she gave birth to her son.
When: Wednesday (for wild card award); last played Wimbledon in 2023; son born during last year’s Wimbledon; returned to WTA Tour in February (this year).
Where: Wimbledon (London, UK); Austin, Texas (USA).
Why: To allow Kvitova, a former champion, to return to the tournament after her maternity leave and extended break from the sport.
How: Wimbledon organizers awarded her a wild card, making her the only non-British player to receive a singles wild card for the main draw. Other British players also received wild cards.