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Petra Kvitová

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.

March 1990: Petra Kvitová's Birth

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

1990: Martina Navratilova's Wimbledon Win

In 1990, Martina Navratilova won Wimbledon. Petra Kvitová became the first left-handed female player to win the singles title since Martina Navratilova in 1990.

1996: First Czech Olympic Medal in Singles Since 1996

At the 2016 Summer Olympics, Kvitová won the bronze medal, becoming the first Czech player to win an Olympic medal in singles since Jana Novotná in 1996.

1998: Jana Novotná's Wimbledon Win

In 1998, Jana Novotná won Wimbledon. Petra Kvitová became the first Czech player to win a Grand Slam singles title since Jana Novotná won Wimbledon in 1998.

2004: Comparison to Elena Dementieva

In 2004, Kvitová was compared to Elena Dementieva, who had multiple winless appearances at the tournament in 2004, 2005, and 2006.

2005: Comparison to Elena Dementieva

In 2005, Kvitová was compared to Elena Dementieva, who had multiple winless appearances at the tournament in 2004, 2005, and 2006.

2006: Comparison to Elena Dementieva

In 2006, Kvitová was compared to Elena Dementieva, who had multiple winless appearances at the tournament in 2004, 2005, and 2006.

2006: ITF Singles Titles

Throughout 2006 and 2007, Kvitová captured six ITF singles titles, four of which came in her home nation.

July 2007: Junior World No. 27 Ranking

On 9 July 2007, Kvitová achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 27 as a junior.

2007: WTA Tournament Debut and Fed Cup Debut

In 2007, Kvitová attempted to qualify for a WTA tournament at the Prague Open and made her Fed Cup debut, playing alongside Barbora Strýcová in doubles.

November 2008: Coached by David Kotyza

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

2008: First WTA Victory, Top-10 Win, and Olympics Debut

In 2008, Kvitová achieved her first WTA main-draw victory in Paris, her first top-10 win against Venus Williams in Memphis, and made her Olympics debut at the Beijing Olympics.

2008: First Meeting with Venus Williams

In 2008, Petra Kvitová shocked Venus Williams in the opening round at Memphis, securing her maiden top-10 career win.

January 2009: Titles Across Three Decades

In 2021, Kvitová won titles across three decades, dating back to her maiden career title at Hobart in January 2009.

2009: US Open Fourth Round

At the US Open, in 2009, she reached the fourth round for the first time since 2009.

2009: Defeated Dinara Safina at US Open

In 2009, Kvitová gained notice by defeating then-world No. 1 Dinara Safina in the third round of the US Open.

2009: First Meeting with Wozniacki

In 2009, Kvitová met Wozniacki for the first time in the second round of the Swedish Open, with Wozniacki winning comfortably.

2009: Maiden Career Title and US Open Victory Over Safina

In 2009, Kvitová won her maiden career title at the Hobart International and defeated then-world No. 1 Dinara Safina at the US Open.

2009: Semifinal Win at Linz Open

In 2009, Petra Kvitová won against Agnieszka Radwańska in straight sets at the semifinals of the Linz Open, marking their first professional encounter.

2009: First Wimbledon Opening Round Defeat Since 2009

In 2018, Kvitová bowed out in the first round of Wimbledon. It was her first defeat in the opening round of the tournament since 2009, and 2018 also marks the first season since 2009 where she suffered multiple opening-round exits at the Grand Slam tournaments.

2009: No quarterfinal

In 2022, for the first time since 2009, Kvitová did not reach a quarterfinal at the Grand Slams in two consecutive years.

2009: First Season Without a Grand Slam Quarterfinal Since 2009

The 2016 US Open loss meant Kvitová failed to make a Grand Slam quarterfinal in a season for the first time since 2009.

2010: Wimbledon Semifinal Appearance

In 2010, Kvitová reached her first major semifinal at the Wimbledon Championships.

2010: Wimbledon Semifinals and Top 40 Finish

In 2010, Kvitová reached the semifinals of Wimbledon and recorded her first top 40 finish, being named WTA Newcomer of the Year.

2010: First Meeting with Sharapova

In 2010, Maria Sharapova won against Petra Kvitová in straight sets in the semifinals of Memphis, marking their first professional encounter.

2010: No Matches Played

In 2010, Petra Kvitová did not play any matches against Agnieszka Radwańska.

2010: First Time Since 2010 Without a Premier Title

In 2017, Kvitová's loss at the China Open meant that for the first time since 2010, she did not win a Premier Mandatory or Premier 5 title during a season.

2010: First Season Without a Title

In 2020, Kvitová did not win a title, which was the first time since 2010 that she did not win a title during the season.

2010: Earliest defeat

In 2022, Kvitová had her earliest defeat since 2010, in the Canadian Open.

2010: Winning Rate Below 60%

In 2022, Petra Kvitová's season winning rate dropped below 60% for the first time since 2010.

2010: First Loss in Paris Since 2010

In 2023, Kvitová's loss at the French Open was her first loss in the first hurdle in Paris since 2010 when she lost to Sophie Ferguson.

2010: 50th Grand Slam Since 2010

In 2023, at the US Open, 11th seed Kvitová recorded her 50th consecutive appearance at the Grand Slams as a seeded player – having never missed out on a seeding at this stage of competition since her first such at this same event in 2010.

2010: Outside Top 10 Since 2010

Kvitová finished 2023 ranked world No. 14 – making it her third top-20 finish in succession as well as the first time since 2010 where she concluded more than two seasons in a row ranked outside the top 10.

2010: Unseeded at a Premier Event for the First Time Since 2010 Kremlin Cup

Kvitová started 2018 in Sydney, unseeded at a Premier event for the first time since the 2010 Kremlin Cup, after withdrawing from Brisbane due to a viral illness.

January 2011: Fell Out of Top 20 Rankings For First Time Since January 2011

Due to not qualifying for the WTA Elite Trophy where she was the defending champion, Kvitová fell out of the top 20 rankings for the first time since January 2011.

January 2011: Ranking Low

In 2022, Kvitová's ranking fell to a 12-year low of world No. 34 after Madrid, which is also her equal-lowest ranking since January 2011.

May 2011: Lowest Ranking Since May 2011

Entering the clay court swing in 2016, Kvitová dropped to world No. 12, her lowest ranking since May 2011.

May 2011: Ranking Drop Outside Top 10

In May 2011, Kvitová dropped out of the top 10 rankings for the first time since May 2011 after losing in the third round of the US Open to Alison Riske.

October 2011: Career-High Ranking Achieved

On 31 October 2011, Petra Kvitová achieved her career-high ranking of world No. 2.

2011: Hopes of Qualifying for WTA Finals Ended in 2011

After the loss to Keys at the 2016 China Open, Kvitová's hopes of qualifying for the WTA Finals ended, having recorded five straight appearances at the event dating back to 2011.

2011: Kvitová Not a Top 10 Seed Since 2011

At the 2016 US Open, Kvitová was not a top 10 seed for the first time since the 2011 Australian Open.

2011: Multiple Clashes with Radwańska

In 2011, Kvitová and Radwańska faced each other twice. First, Kvitová defeated Radwańska in the quarterfinals of Eastbourne after coming back from a set down. Later in 2011, Kvitová won in straight sets during the round-robin stage of the WTA Tour Championships.

2011: First Major Title at Wimbledon

In 2011, Kvitová won her first major title at Wimbledon, becoming the first player of either gender born in the 1990s to win a major.

2011: Brisbane Title and Australian Open Quarterfinal

In 2011, Kvitová won her second career title at the Brisbane International and reached her first quarterfinal at the Australian Open, debuting in the top 20 rankings.

2011: Tour Championships Win, Fed Cup Title, and WTA Awards

In 2011, Kvitová won the Tour Championships, helped the Czech Republic win its maiden Fed Cup title, and was named WTA Player of the Year, WTA Most Improved Player of the Year and ITF World Champion.

2011: First Encounters with Li Na

In 2011, Petra Kvitová and Li Na faced each other twice, the first being the semifinals of the Madrid Open which Kvitová won in straight sets. Later that month, Li exacted revenge in the fourth round of the French Open, winning the title afterward.

2011: Wins Against Sharapova

In 2011, Petra Kvitová claimed two wins over Maria Sharapova. One was in the final of the Wimbledon Championships in straight sets and the other in the semifinals of the Pan Pacific Open via retirement.

2011: First Time More Than Two Titles in a Season Since 2011

In 2014, after winning the Wuhan Open, it marked the first time since 2011 that Kvitová had won more than two titles in a season.

2011: First Round Exit at the US Open in 2011

In 2014, during the Australian Open, Kvitová exited a Grand Slam tournament in the opening round for the first time since the 2011 US Open.

2011: First Title Indoors Since 2011

In 2016, Kvitová won the WTA Elite Trophy, lifting her first title indoors since winning the WTA Finals in 2011.

2011: First International-Level Title Since Linz 2011

In 2018, Kvitová won the title in Prague, her first title on home soil. It was her first International-level tournament win since Linz in 2011.

2011: Brisbane International Semifinal

In 2020, Kvitová achieved her best result at the Brisbane International since winning the title in 2011, by reaching the semifinals.

2011: Quarterfinal Stage in First Three Tournaments

In 2020, Kvitová made at least the quarterfinal stage in her first three tournaments of the season for the first time since 2011.

2011: Returned to the last four

In 2022, Kvitová dispatched Harriet Dart to return to the last four in Eastbourne for the first time since 2011.

February 2012: Returned to World No. 2 Ranking in February 2012

Following the 2015 French Open, Kvitová returned to the world No. 2 ranking for the first time since February 2012.

May 2012: First Loss to a Czech Player Since May 2012

In 2018, Kvitová lost her opener in Charleston to Kristýna Plíšková, marking her first loss to a Czech player since May 2012, ending a run of 24 consecutive wins against her compatriots.

2012: First Second Week at Australian Open Since 2012

At the 2019 Australian Open, Kvitová reached the second week for the first time since 2012.

2012: Return to Top 5 Ranking in 2012

Following her Wimbledon victory, Kvitová rose to world No. 4 in 2012, returning to the top 5 rankings for the first time since 2012.

2012: Fed Cup Title Defence

In 2012, Kvitová helped the Czech team to defend its Fed Cup title.

2012: Australian and French Open Semifinals

In 2012, Kvitová reached the semifinals of the Australian and French Opens and was crowned the US Open Series champion.

2012: Hopman Cup Win and Australian Open Semifinal

In 2012, Kvitová won the Hopman Cup with Tomáš Berdych and reached the semifinals of the Australian Open.

2012: Matches Against Li Na

In 2012, Li Na beat Petra Kvitová in the semifinals of Sydney, denying Kvitová the No. 1 ranking. Later that year, Kvitová won against Li in the Montreal final, ending a 10-month title drought.

2012: Sharapova's Winning Streak

In 2012, Maria Sharapova began a five-match winning streak against Petra Kvitová, starting with victories in the semifinals of the Australian Open, the Women's Stuttgart Open, and the French Open.

2012: First Meeting with Barty

In 2012, Petra Kvitová defeated Ashleigh Barty in straight sets at the French Open during Barty's maiden Grand Slam main draw appearance.

2012: First Semifinal at the Tournament Since 2012

In 2016, Kvitová made her first semifinal at the Stuttgart tournament since 2012 but lost to Angelique Kerber.

2012: Multiple Grand Slam Quarterfinals

In 2020, Kvitová reached multiple Grand Slam quarterfinals in a season for the first time since 2012, also guaranteeing her return to the top 10.

2012: First Semifinal Since 2012

In August 2018, Kvitová reached her first semifinal of the Cincinnati tournament since 2012, returning to the top 5 rankings as a result.

September 2013: Drops Out of Top 10 in September 2013

Entering the clay court swing in 2016, Kvitová dropped out of the top 10 for the first time since September 2013, landing at world No. 12.

2013: Three Clashes with Li Na

During 2013, Kvitová and Li Na played three matches. First, Li Na won in Stuttgart, then Kvitová won in Beijing. In their final meeting of 2013, the semifinals of the WTA Tour Championships, Li Na won in straight sets.

2013: Australian Open and Open GdF Suez Results

In 2013, Kvitová participated in the Australian Open where she lost in the second round, and in the Open GdF Suez where she reached the quarterfinals.

2013: Two Straight-Set Wins Against Radwańska

In 2013, Kvitová secured two straight-set victories over Agnieszka Radwańska, one in the quarterfinals of Dubai and the other in the round-robin stage of the WTA Tour Championships.

2013: Kvitová's 2013 Season

In 2013, Kvitová won her 11th career title at the Pan Pacific Open, defeating Angelique Kerber. She qualified for the Tour Championships and reached the semi-finals. She was also awarded the Karen Krantzcke Sportsmanship Award for the second time.

2013: Tokyo Semifinal Win

In 2013, Petra Kvitová secured a win against Venus Williams in the Tokyo semifinals.

2013: Consecutive Wins in Dubai for the First Time Since 2013

In 2019, at the Dubai Tennis Championships, Kvitová recorded consecutive wins for the first time since 2013. The loss in the final marked the first time since 2013 where Kvitová lost back-to-back finals.

2013: Wimbledon Championships Walkover

Petra Kvitová received a walkover at the 2013 Wimbledon Championships before her second round match.

June 2014: Relationship with Radek Meidl

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

2014: WTA Finals Match Against Radwańska

At the 2014 WTA Finals, Agnieszka Radwańska defeated Petra Kvitová in their round-robin match.

2014: First Grand Slam Final Since 2014

At the 2019 Australian Open, Kvitová advanced to her first Grand Slam final since 2014.

2014: Kvitová's 2014 Season Start

In 2014, Kvitová started the year at the Hopman Cup with Radek Štěpánek. She reached the semifinals in Sydney but lost to Tsvetana Pironkova. She exited the Australian Open in the first round, her first opening round Grand Slam exit since the 2011 US Open.

2014: Second Wimbledon Title

In 2014, Kvitová won her second major title at Wimbledon, defeating Eugenie Bouchard in the final.

2014: 2014 Season Achievements

In 2014, Kvitová won the Fed Cup title with the Czech Republic team. She also received the Karen Krantzcke Sportsmanship Award and the Diamond Aces Award.

2014: Sharapova's Winning Streak Continues

In 2014, Maria Sharapova continued her winning streak against Petra Kvitová with victories in the quarterfinals of Miami and the final of Beijing. However, Kvitová gained her revenge by beating Sharapova in straight sets in their round-robin match at the WTA Finals.

2014: Two Wins Against Venus Williams

In 2014, Petra Kvitová secured two wins against Venus Williams, one in the second round of Doha and the other in the third round of the Wimbledon Championships.

2014: Last Quarterfinal on Grass Since 2014 Wimbledon Championships

In 2017, she reached her first quarterfinal of 2017, which was also her first on grass since the 2014 Wimbledon Championships. After that quarterfinal, she won the tournament.

2014: First Wimbledon Second Week Appearance Since 2014 Win

In 2019, Kvitová reached the fourth round at Wimbledon, her first appearance in the second week since winning the title in 2014.

2014: Consecutive Quarterfinal Appearances

In 2020, reaching the quarterfinals of the Australian Open marked Kvitová's consecutive quarterfinal appearances at a Grand Slam since the 2014 Wimbledon Championships.

2014: Highest Count Since 2014

In 2022, Kvitová ended her grass exploits with seven wins on the surface, her highest such count since 2014.

2014: IMG Representation

Since 2014, Petra Kvitová has been represented by IMG.

January 2015: Global Athlete Ambassador

In January 2015, Right To Play named Petra Kvitová as its Global Athlete Ambassador.

June 2015: Returned to World No. 2 Since June 2015

After the 2019 Australian Open tournament, Kvitová returned to the world No. 2 ranking for the first time since June 2015.

December 2015: Engagement to Radek Meidl

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

2015: Win and Loss Against Radwańska

In 2015, Kvitová avenged her loss to Radwańska from the previous year by winning in the semifinals of New Haven. However, Radwańska won their match in the final of the 2015 WTA Finals.

2015: Reached Quarterfinals of All Four Majors

In 2015, Kvitová reached at least the quarterfinals of all four majors after her quarterfinal debut at the US Open.

2015: Kvitová's 2015 Season Start

In 2015, Kvitová started the season in Shenzhen, losing in the semifinals. She won the title in Sydney, defeating Karolína Plíšková. She was upset by Madison Keys in the third round of the Australian Open.

2015: Losing Streak Extends at WTA Finals

In 2015, Kvitová's losing streak at the WTA Finals extended to seven matches, dating back to her loss in the 2015 final to Agnieszka Radwańska.

2015: Kvitová Wins Against Sharapova

In 2015, Petra Kvitová scored a win against Maria Sharapova in the semifinals of the WTA Finals in straight sets. However, Sharapova edged past Kvitová in three sets in their final encounter at the 2015 Fed Cup final.

2015: Highest-Paid Female Athlete Ranking

In 2015, Petra Kvitová was named the world's sixth highest-paid female athlete by Forbes, ranking fifth among tennis players.

2015: Second Successful Title Defence After the 2015 Connecticut Open

In 2018, Kvitová won her 25th career title at the Birmingham Classic, which was also the second successful title defence of her career after the 2015 Connecticut Open.

2015: First Fed Cup Match Win Since 2015 Final

In 2018, the Fed Cup tie against Switzerland marked the first time since the 2015 final against Russia where Kvitová won a Fed Cup match.

2015: First Quarterfinal on Australian Soil Since 2015

In 2019, Kvitová reached her first quarterfinal on Australian soil since winning here in 2015 at the Sydney tournament.

2015: Grand Slam Quarterfinal in Consecutive Years

In 2020, Kvitová made a Grand Slam quarterfinal in consecutive years for the first time since 2015.

2015: First Appearance at WTA Finals Since 2015

On 4 October 2018, Kvitová made her first appearance at the WTA Finals since 2015, seeded fourth. She ended the year ranked world No. 7, her first top 10 finish since 2015.

2015: Multiple Second Week Appearances Since 2015

Returning to competition at Wimbledon after a six-week layoff, sixth-seeded Kvitová cruised to the fourth round, her first appearance in the second week here since winning the title in 2014, thus making multiple second week appearances at the Grand Slams for the first time since 2015.

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: Returns to Top 10 for First Time Since June 2016

In 2018, Kvitová captured her 22nd career title at the Qatar Open, guaranteeing her return to the top 10 for the first time since June 2016.

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: Losses to Radwańska

In 2016, Agnieszka Radwańska defeated Petra Kvitová in the quarterfinals of the Indian Wells Open and the semifinals of the Connecticut Open.

2016: WTA Elite Trophy Win

In 2016, Kvitová won the WTA Elite Trophy on her debut.

2016: Tenth Clash

In 2016, in the third round of Wuhan, Kvitová edged past Kerber in three sets in a match that lasted over three-and-a-half hours, which is also their longest match to date.

2016: First Appearance at Italian Open Since 2016

In 2019, Kvitová made her first appearance at the Italian Open since 2016.

2016: First Top-20 Finish Since 2016

In 2021, Kvitová ended the year ranked world No. 17, her first top-20 finish since 2016 and second of her career in total.

2016: Title Win Without Loss of Set Since 2016

In 2023, at the German Open, Kvitová defeated Vekić in straight sets for the third time in the past 12 months, thus winning a title without the loss of a set for the first time since 2016.

2016: Middle East Performance in 2016

In February of 2023, Petra Kvitová had consecutive last-16 exits in Doha and Dubai, marking the first time since 2016 she failed to reach a quarterfinal in the Middle East.

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.

2016: Kvitová's 2016 Season Struggles

Kvitová had a slow start to 2016 due to illness and split with coach David Kotyza. She lost both singles matches in the Fed Cup opening round tie against Romania but the Czech team moved on to the semi-finals. She reached a quarterfinal at Indian Wells but suffered an early loss in Miami.

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.

May 2017: Return to Competition

On May 23, 2017, Petra Kvitová announced her return to competition at the Wimbledon Championships and later confirmed her participation at the French Open, marking her return where she won her opening match.

2017: Victory in Birmingham

In 2017, Petra Kvitová came back from a set down to defeat Ashleigh Barty in the final of Birmingham, claiming the title.

2017: Wins 20th Career Title at Birmingham Classic

In 2017, Petra Kvitová won her 20th career title at the Birmingham Classic, defeating Ashleigh Barty in three sets in the final after a strong run in the tournament.

2017: US Open Quarterfinal Loss

In 2017, Venus Williams defeated Petra Kvitová in the US Open quarterfinals.

2017: US Open win

In 2022, Kvitová scored her first win over a top 10 player at the Grand Slams in five years when she beat Garbiñe Muguruza in the third round - a rematch of their last 16 meeting here in 2017.

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.

February 2018: Dropped out of Top 10

In February 2018, Kvitová dropped out of the top 10 for the first time since February 2018 after failing to defend her runner-up result.

May 2018: Suspect Taken into Custody

In May 2018, a suspect was taken into custody in connection to the attack on Petra Kvitová.

May 2018: Ambassador for TAG Heuer

In May 2018, it was revealed that Petra Kvitová had joined TAG Heuer as an ambassador.

2018: Biggest Title Since 2018

At the Miami Open, Kvitová won her biggest title since Madrid 2018, marking her 30th title overall.

2018: Kvitová Snaps Losing Streak Against Radwańska

In 2018, Kvitová ended her losing streak against Radwańska by winning their second-round match in Doha in three sets, and their opening-round match in New Haven in straight sets; this was their final encounter.

2018: Title Defence and Opening Round Loss at Wimbledon in 2018

In 2018, Kvitová won her 25th career title at the Birmingham Classic, also the second successful title defence of her career. She then bowed out in the first round of Wimbledon, and 2018 also marks the first season since 2009 where she suffered multiple opening-round exits at the Grand Slam tournaments.

2018: Wins St. Petersburg Ladies' Trophy and Fed Cup Matches

In 2018, Kvitová won the St. Petersburg Ladies' Trophy, becoming the first left-handed player to win a singles title in Russia. She also won her singles matches in the Fed Cup against Switzerland.

2018: Fed Cup

In 2018, in the semifinals of the Fed Cup, Kvitová saw off Kerber in straight sets, her first such win over the German since their first meeting, only for Kerber to exact revenge in their opening-round clash in Stuttgart a few days later.

2018: Doha Final Rematch

In 2021, Kvitová reached her third final in Doha, a rematch of the 2018 final, against Garbiñe Muguruza, winning easily this time.

2018: Grand Slam Appearances

In 2021, Kvitová's loss at the US Open marked the second time in her career she did not reach a second week at the Grand Slams, after 2018.

2018: Losing Streak on Clay

In 2022, Kvitová had her first losing streak on clay at the tour level since 2018.

2019: Three Consecutive Losses to Barty

In 2019, Ashleigh Barty recorded three consecutive victories against Petra Kvitová, in the quarterfinals of the China Open and in the round-robin stage of the WTA Finals.

2019: Wins Stuttgart Title and Forced to Withdraw from French Open in 2019

In 2019, Kvitová became the first player to win two titles by winning in Stuttgart. She then pulled out of the French Open with an arm injury. Making multiple second week appearances at the Grand Slams for the first time since 2015.

2019: Wins Sydney Title in 2019

In 2019, Kvitová claimed her second title in Sydney, defeating Ashleigh Barty in the final, winning her 26th career title.

2019: Australian Open Final

In 2019, Kvitová reached her first major final in almost five years at the Australian Open, finishing runner-up to Naomi Osaka.

2019: Sydney Win

In 2019, Kvitová won in the last eight of Sydney, in straight sets.

2019: Sydney Title and Australian Open Quarterfinal Win

In 2019, Petra Kvitová replicated her victory over Ashleigh Barty by winning the Sydney final. She also defeated Barty in straight sets in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open.

2019: Testimony at Assailant's Trial

In 2019, Petra Kvitová testified at the trial of the man charged with assaulting her, who was subsequently sentenced to eight years in jail.

2019: Loss at Indian Wells

In 2019, Venus Williams defeated Petra Kvitová in the second round of the Indian Wells Open, recovering from a set and double break deficit.

2019: Four losing streak

In 2022, Kvitová had her first four losing streak since end of 2019.

February 2020: Sharapova's Retirement

In February 2020, Maria Sharapova retired from professional tennis.

February 2020: Rivalry Described as Best on WTA Tour

In February 2020, the rivalry between Kvitová and Barty was described as "the best rivalry at the moment on the WTA Tour".

2020: Loss and Win Against Barty

In 2020, Ashleigh Barty defeated Petra Kvitová in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open. However, Kvitová snapped the losing streak by winning against Barty in the semifinals of the Qatar Open, also marking her sixth win over a reigning world No. 1.

2020: Doha Final Appearance

In 2020, Kvitová reached the final in Doha, but lost to Aryna Sabalenka, marking her tenth runner-up finish and consecutive finals lost at the Premier Mandatory/5 level.

2020: Australian Open Quarterfinal Appearance

In 2020, Kvitová reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, marking consecutive quarterfinal appearances at the same Grand Slam since 2014 Wimbledon Championships.

2020: Season Without a Title

In 2020, Kvitová shut down her season after the French Open, marking the first time since 2010 that she did not win a title during the season.

2020: Increased Sentence for Assailant

In 2020, an appeals court raised the sentence for the man who assaulted Petra Kvitová to 11 years.

2020: 10th Defeat Since 2020

In 2023, Kvitová lost to sixth seed Ons Jabeur in the last 16 at Wimbledon – making it her 10th overall defeat, both in this stage at the Grand Slams, and at all Grand Slams since the 2020 season.

2020: Failed to Reach Quarterfinals Since 2020

In 2023, at the US Open, Kvitová failed to reach a single quarterfinal at the Grand Slams for the third season in a row, with her last such result being 2020 French Open where she was a semifinalist.

August 2021: Relationship with Jiří Vaněk

In August 2021, it was reported that Petra Kvitová had been seeing her coach Jiří Vaněk since the early summer of that year.

September 2021: Returned to Top 10

At the Miami Open, Kvitová's title win resulted in her return to the top 10 for the first time since September 2021.

2021: End of Season Ranking

In 2021, Kvitová ended the year ranked world No. 17, her first top-20 finish since 2016 and second of her career in total.

2021: Madrid Win

In 2021, Kvitová won in the second round of Madrid, in straight sets, the latter being Kvitová's first win over Kerber on clay outdoors.

2021: Doha Title and Milestone

In 2021, Kvitová won the title in Doha, marking her 28th career title and making her the first player born in the 1990s to win titles across three decades.

2021: Yarra Valley Classic Win

In 2021, Petra Kvitová defeated Venus Williams in the second round of the Yarra Valley Classic, clinching the maiden straight-set win in their head-to-head.

2021: Failed to reach a Quarterfinal Since 2021

In 2023, Petra Kvitová failed to reach a single quarterfinal in her last 10 appearances at the Grand Slams, dating back to the 2021 Australian Open.

2021: Withdrawal from French Open

Petra Kvitová withdrew from the 2021 French Open before her second round match.

March 2022: Barty's Retirement

In March 2022, Ashleigh Barty retired from professional tennis.

July 2022: Engagement to Jiří Vaněk

In July 2022, Petra Kvitová and Jiří Vaněk became engaged.

2022: Cincinnati Semifinal

In 2022, Kvitová defeated former champion Madison Keys in the semifinals in Cincinnati.

2022: Early Loss at Australian Open

In 2022, Kvitová took another early loss to Sorana Cîrstea at the Australian Open for the second year running, this time in the first round.

2022: Eastbourne Title

In 2022, Kvitová won the title in Eastbourne, marking her fifth title on grass and 29th of her career.

2022: 2022 Season Review

In 2022, Petra Kvitová amassed 27 wins out of 46 matches, marking the first time since 2010 that her season winning rate was less than 60%.

2022: US Open Walkover

Petra Kvitová received a walkover at the 2022 US Open before her second round match.

2023: 2023 Season Kickoff and Australian Open Exit

In 2023, Petra Kvitová started the season at the United Cup, securing wins in singles. She reached her 100th career quarterfinal in Adelaide but exited the Australian Open in the second round.

2023: Lost in WTA 1000

In her last tournament of 2023, at the China Open, the loss made 2023 the third season in a row where Kvitová's last tournament of the season saw her lost in the last 32 of a WTA 1000 event.

2023: Winless Clay Season in 2023

In the 2023 clay season, Petra Kvitová failed to record a single win on the surface, exiting from the French Open without a victory.

January 2024: Pregnancy Announcement

On January 1, 2024, Kvitová announced her pregnancy on Instagram.

July 2024: Birth of Son Petr

On July 7, 2024, Petra Kvitová gave birth to her son, Petr.

2024: Pregnancy

In 2024, Kvitová did not play due to pregnancy and the birth of her first child.

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