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The two-time Wimbledon champion left tennis to welcome her first child with husband and coach Jiri Vanek, plans to return at the end of February.

ByDavid Kane

Published Feb 03, 2025

HIGHLIGHTS: P. Kvitova def. E. Rybakina; Miami F

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Petra Kvitova revealed on social media Monday that the two-time Wimbledon champion plans to return to action after 15 months of maternity leave.

“I really miss tennis, and miss competing, so I’m really looking forward to be back,” said Kvitova, who will kick off her comeback with a three-tournament swing in Austin, Indian Wells, and Miami.

Kvitova, 34, played her last match at the 2023 China Open, announcing on New Year’s Day 2024 that she was expecting her first child with husband and coach Jiri Vanek. She gave birth to son Petr later that summer.

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“I can’t wait to see all my fans, all around the world,” said Kvitova. “Thank you very much for supporting me. It will be a nice journey, and I can’t wait.”

Kvitova had enjoyed a solid final season before going on maternity leave, winning her first WTA 1000 title in nearly five years at the Miami Open and returning to the world’s Top 10. A 2016 Olympic bronze medalist, the Czech lefty is currently unranked.

Her first scheduled tournament will be the ATX Open in Austin, which will begin on February 24.