Czech · Bílovec, Czech Republic · Born 8 March 1990Two-time Wimbledon champion whose powerful left-handed game dominated the grass courts.
Petra Kvitová was born on 8 March 1990 in Bila Trebova, Czech Republic. She turned professional in 2006 and developed into a dominant grass-court champion with her powerful left-handed serve and aggressive game. She won Wimbledon in 2011 and 2014, and reached the Australian Open final in 2019. In December 2016 she was attacked in her home by a knife-wielding intruder who slashed her playing hand; she returned to tennis less than five months later in an extraordinary show of courage and subsequently won another major title. She retired in 2024.
Winning back-to-back Wimbledon singles championships in 2011 and 2014.
She was attacked at home by a knife-wielding intruder in 2016 who cut her playing left hand — yet returned to professional tennis within five months.
Did You Know?How They Played
Kvitová is known for her powerful left-handed groundstrokes and aggressive baseline play. Her forehand is particularly devastating, capable of generating extreme pace and sharp angles that can dictate rallies. She excels on grass courts, where her flat, penetrating shots and ability to finish points quickly at the net complement the surface perfectly.
Lasting Impact
Kvitová's two Wimbledon titles established her as one of the premier grass-court players of her generation and a key figure in Czech tennis success.
Career Honours
- Wimbledon 2011
- Wimbledon 2014
- Australian Open Finalist 2019
Czech Athletes