Who is Petra Kvitova Married To?

Petra Kvitova is a professional tennis player from the Czech Republic and has won 31 WTA singles titles in her career, including the 2011 and 2014 Wimbledon. She also won the bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympics. She has achieved a career-high ranking of No. 2 in singles, and rose to fame after defeating former No. 1 Dinara Safina in the third round of the 2009 US Open.

At the 2011 Wimbledon, Kvitova defeated Maria Sharapova in the final and also won the WTA Championships in the same year. She helped her country Czech Republic win the famous Fed Cup, which was the country's first title as an independent country. Kvitova won her second Grand Slam at the 2014 Wimbledon Open, defeating Eugenie Bouchard in the final.

Petra Kvitova has an aggressive style of play, relying on her serve and flat groundstrokes. She prefers to keep the points short and dictate play. She exploits the faster surfaces much better, which is why she has been extensively successful on grass courts. There is no doubt that Kvitova has left a significant impact on the sport, and she will look to add to her own legacy in the 2024 season.

Petra Kvitova Husband

Petra Kvitova is married to her coach and former tennis player from the Czech Republic, Jiri Vanek.

Petra Kvitova and Jiri Vanek tied the knot on July 22, 2023, in a private ceremony in Prague. Kvitova shared her wedding news with a picture where she is seen wearing a white dress, and Jiri was wearing a blue suit. She wrote in the caption, 'Mr. and Mrs. 22.07.2023'. The wedding was attended by a few of Kvitova's friends and colleagues, including Barbora Strycova. The couple got engaged a year earlier, in July 2022.

How Old is Jiri Vanek?

Jiri Vanek is 45 years old and was born on April 24, 1978, in Domazoline, Czechoslovakia. He turned professional tennis player in 1995 and retired from the game in 2011.

What is Jiri Vanek's Net Worth?

Jiri Vanek's net worth is estimated to be between $7-10 million. He has earned his income by playing tennis and as a professional coach. According to the ATP website, he has won $1,600,539 in prize money in his career. Vanek reached the semifinals of the 1995 Junior French Open, along with a quarterfinal appearance at the 1996 Junior Australian Open.

What Does Jiri Vanek Do for a Living?

Jiri Vanek currently coaches his wife, Petra Kvitova. He has also coached tennis star Karolina Pliskova. As a tennis player, Vanek won 11 Challenger tennis tournaments and reached a career-high ranking of No. 74 in the world in October 2000. Vanek also took part in the 2000 Summer Olympics Games held in Sydney.

Jiri Vanek Parents

While Jiri Vanek's father's name is not available, some sources suggest that he was a businessman who encouraged his son to play tennis. Lubica Vanek is Jiri Vanek's mother, and she worked as a professional nurse who supported her son's athletic career unconditionally. His mother helped him maintain a balance between his personal life and sports career.

Petra Kvitova and Jiri Vanek Children

Petra Kvitova and Jiri Vanek do not have any kids, as of June 2024. However, Petra Kvitova announced on January 1st, 2024 that the couple is expecting their first baby together. As a result, she is pregnant, and will be giving birth to a child in 2024.