Kvitova and the powerful reason to return to the circuit after becoming a mother

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She has nothing to prove to anyone, and it is quite likely that her best times have passed, but Petra Kvitova has pushed herself after giving birth to start a new chapter in her life. Returning to the professional circuit, she will travel to tournaments around the world with her family, aiming to honor a sport she loves and wants to enjoy as much as possible.

When someone has tasted glory, it must be very challenging to restart the journey at almost 35 years old, after becoming a mother and with the powerful feeling that she may not reach the necessary level again to win a Grand Slam and become world number 1, achievements she experienced in the past. Nevertheless, Petra Kvitova shows her love for the sport that has given her so much, seeking to regain a competitive edge. She begins her journey at the WTA 250 Austin 2025, just 17 months after giving birth. Read more about it at wtatennis.com.

- Kvitova will travel to tournaments with her husband and son

"Sometimes I wonder why I made the decision to come back, but in those moments, I realize that I wouldn't have forgiven myself if I didn't. I have explained to everyone around me that the only thing driving me to compete again is my love for this sport. I have loved tennis since I was four years old, I miss the feeling of fighting for every ball, giving my best effort, and the adrenaline of competition. I assume that returning will be very tough, I don't know how my body will feel, and I don't know how long I can endure, but I wanted to try," admits the Czech player.

While it is becoming more common for female tennis players to pause their careers to become mothers and return later, Kvitova's case is exceptional due to her older age compared to others like Osaka, Azarenka previously, or Bencic. "Women tennis players know what it means to work very hard, we have a strong work ethic, and the drive to return to the place we feel we belong is our best motivation," comments the two-time Wimbledon champion, from 2011 and 2014.

- She admits to having no high expectations and knowing that it will take time to regain a good competitive tone

"Life on the circuit can be somewhat dull when you are not training or competing. You get into a bubble where everything revolves around tennis. I think I will have a much better time being accompanied by my husband and my son. Truthfully, I have no expectations regarding results. I have accepted that I will not play at the level that allowed me to achieve great success. I simply want to enjoy tennis and I know it will take me some time to get back in shape," concludes Petra Kvitova, who will kick off her journey at the WTA 250 Austin 2025 facing Burrage.

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