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Petra Kvitová

Petra Kvitová is a Czech tennis player renowned for her powerful left-handed play and remarkable versatility on the court. Born on March 8, 1990, Kvitová has won 31 WTA singles titles, including two Wimbledon championships in 2011 and 2014, which highlighted her as one of the sport’s elite. She achieved her highest ranking of world No. 2 in October 2011 and earned an Olympic bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Games, representing the Czech Republic. Her aggressive playing style and strong groundstrokes make her a formidable opponent, marking her as one of the most accomplished players of her generation.

Personal Information

Full Name: Petra Kvitová

Date of Birth: March 8, 1990

Nationality: Czech

Playing Style: Left-handed, known for powerful groundstrokes

Height: 6 feet (1.82 meters)

Career-High Ranking: World No. 2 (achieved on October 31, 2011)

Grand Slam Titles: 2 (Wimbledon 2011 and 2014)

Olympic Medal: Bronze in singles, Rio 2016

Career Singles Titles: 31 on the WTA Tour

Notable Achievement: Known for versatility and resilience, especially after returning to top form following a career-threatening injury in 2016.

 

Player Stats

Tournament Round Opponent Score
China Open Round of 32 L. Samsonova (RUS) 4-6, 5-7
China Open Round of 64 X. Wang (CHN) 6-7, 7-5, 7-3
Ningbo Open Quarterfinals D. Shnaider (RUS) 1-6, 6-4, 3-6
US Open Round of 64 C. Wozniacki (DEN) 5-7, 6-7