In a heartfelt moment at Flushing Meadows, two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic waved goodbye to pro tennis after a first-round US Open defeat 🎾😭. Fans around the world cheered her journey from a rising star to a true icon of resilience.
"I’m very proud of how I handled the pressure, how many times I have been in the Top 10," Kvitova reflected. "Even though I never been World No. 1, those two Grand Slam wins are above that for me, especially the Wimbledon ones" 🙌.
Earlier this season, the 35-year-old returned from a 17-month maternity leave and had already hinted at winding down her career by the end of 2025’s final Grand Slam 🗓️. Little did we know her emotional goodbye would come at this very Open.
"What I’m going to miss is the tennis itself. It’s a beautiful sport. Everything you do on the court, it’s your win or your loss. That’s the beauty of the game," she added. "It will be tough to let go, but I’m grateful for every moment."
Over her two-decade journey, Kvitova claimed 31 titles, lifted the Wimbledon trophy in 2011 and 2014, and climbed to world No. 2 💪. Fans will remember her comeback after a serious hand injury in 2016, proving that true grit can turn setbacks into triumphs.
As the tennis world salutes one of its brightest stars 🌟, young athletes and fans alike can take a page from Kvitova’s playbook: stay fierce, embrace the spotlight, and never let pressure steal your passion.
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Two-time major winner Kvitova bids farewell to pro tennis at US Open
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