Wimbledon holds a profound significance in Petra Kvitova’s life, and her connection to the prestigious tournament has deepened even more. Having triumphed twice on its grass courts and gotten engaged to Jiri Vanek there, Kvitova now cherishes another milestone—her first child was born during this year’s Wimbledon. As the tournament unfolded, Kvitova welcomed her son, Petr, into the world on July 7th.
Lucie Safarova, Sorana Cirstea, Carla Suarez Navarro, Belinda Bencic, Kiki Bertens, Barbora Strycova, and Daniela Hantuchova were among the first WTA players to extend their congratulations to the new mother.
A year after their engagement at Wimbledon, Kvitova and Janek tied the knot in July 2023. Their wedding took place in a private ceremony held at the exclusive Oblik resort, a tranquil weekend retreat near Prague.
Vanek took on the role of Kvitova’s coach in the 2016 off-season, following his previous partnership with Karolina Pliskova. Speculation about their relationship began circulating in June 2020, coinciding with Vanek’s temporary residence in Kvitova’s apartment. During this time, Vanek was navigating a divorce from his wife, Marketa, with whom he has two sons.
Initially, Kvitova dismissed rumors of a romantic involvement. However, in an interview with Blesk just before the 2021 US Open Series, the 2011 and 2014 Wimbledon champion confirmed the true nature of their relationship. Reports indicate that their romance blossomed in May 2021, during the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome.
