Overview
- Confirming New York will be her farewell, the 35-year-old said she is “totally ready” to stop and has no regrets about her career.
- Kvitova cites mental, emotional and physical fatigue and a wish to spend more time with her son as the key reasons for stepping away.
- Since returning seven months after giving birth in July 2024, she has struggled for wins and form, with a reported ranking near No. 540.
- The Czech left-hander leaves with two Wimbledon titles, 31 career trophies, a peak ranking of world No. 2, the 2011 WTA Finals crown and a 2016 Olympic bronze.
- Her retirement caps a notable comeback after a 2016 knife attack left doctors fearing she might never play again, yet she returned to win 12 more titles and reach the 2019 Australian Open final.