Early Life and Education of Petra Kvitová: A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 5, 2025

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Petra Kvitová. A timeline of key moments.

Petra Kvitová is a Czech professional tennis player celebrated for her powerful left-handed groundstrokes and versatile playing style. She has amassed 31 career singles titles, with two major victories at Wimbledon in 2011 and 2014. Representing the Czech Republic, she secured a bronze medal in singles at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Kvitová reached her highest career ranking of world No. 2 on October 31, 2011, solidifying her status as one of the top players in women's tennis.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

March 1990: Petra Kvitová's Birth

In March 1990, Petra Kvitová was born in Czechoslovakia and is known as a Czech professional tennis player.

November 2008: Coached by David Kotyza

In November 2008, Petra Kvitová began to be coached by David Kotyza.

June 2014: Relationship with Radek Meidl

In June 2014, Petra Kvitová began dating Czech hockey player Radek Meidl.

2014: IMG Representation

Since 2014, Petra Kvitová has been represented by IMG.

December 2015: Engagement to Radek Meidl

In December 2015, it was officially announced that Petra Kvitová and Radek Meidl were engaged.

January 2016: End of Coaching by David Kotyza

In January 2016, Petra Kvitová ended being coached by David Kotyza.

May 2016: Split with Radek Meidl

In May 2016, Petra Kvitová and Radek Meidl ended their engagement and split up.

June 2016: Endorsement by ALO Diamonds

In June 2016, Czech jewelry manufacturer ALO Diamonds became one of Petra Kvitová's endorsements.

December 2016: Attack on Kvitová

On December 20, 2016, Petra Kvitová was attacked in her apartment in Prostějov.

2016: Attack and Injury in 2016

In late 2016, Kvitová was attacked during a break-in at her home, suffering cuts to her left hand, resulting in injuries to the tendons and nerves.

March 2017: Regained Use of Left Hand

By March 2017, Petra Kvitová had regained full use of her left hand and was on track with her psychological recovery, completing fitness training.

2017: Comeback to Competition in 2017

In May 2017, Kvitová announced she would return to competition at the French Open, ahead of schedule after recovering from the injuries sustained in the 2016 attack.