Petra Kvitová's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Petra Kvitová. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
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.
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.
July 2007: Junior World No. 27 Ranking
On 9 July 2007, Kvitová achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 27 as a junior.
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.
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: 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: 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.
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.
October 2011: Career-High Ranking Achieved
On 31 October 2011, Petra Kvitová achieved her career-high ranking of world No. 2.
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 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.
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.
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: 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: 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.
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.
2014: First Grand Slam Final Since 2014
At the 2019 Australian Open, Kvitová advanced to her first Grand Slam final since 2014.
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: 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: 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.
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.
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: 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: 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.
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.
2016: WTA Elite Trophy Win
In 2016, Kvitová won the WTA Elite Trophy on her debut.
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.
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 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.
2018: Biggest Title Since 2018
At the Miami Open, Kvitová won her biggest title since Madrid 2018, marking her 30th title overall.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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: 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.
2022: Eastbourne Title
In 2022, Kvitová won the title in Eastbourne, marking her fifth title on grass and 29th of her career.
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.
