What is Petra Kvitova’s Nationality?

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Petra Kvitova Nationality
Petra Kvitova at the 2023 US Open
Name Petra Kvitova
Net Worth$35 million
Age 34
Nationality Czech
Residence Monte Carlo, Monaco
Marital StatusMarried
Children None
Source of WealthTennis, Endorsements
Prize Money$37,252,032
EndorsementsNike, Wilson, TAG Heuer, Audi, UniCredit

Petra Kvitova is a professional tennis player on the WTA circuit, who has achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 2 in the world in October 2011. Kvitova is currently ranked No. 54 in singles. She has won 31 WTA singles titles till date, including two Wimbledon Championships in 2011 and 2014. Kvitova rose to fame after defeating former World No.1 Dinara Safina in the third round of the 2009 US Open. This win was followed by her first semifinal at the 2010 Wimbledon. She won her first Grand Slam in 2011 after beating Maria Sharapova in the final of the Wimbledon.

Born on March 8, 1990, Petra Kvitova was introduced to tennis by her father. She has won the Fed Cup on six separate occasions, and has also won the WTA Finals, the Hopman Cup, and an Olympic bronze medal at Rio 2016. She is now a veteran on tour, and also one of the nicest players going around. On the court however, Kvitova has a relentless attitude, aggressive roar, and powerful game-style. Her current coach also happens to be her husband - Jiri Vanek, a former tennis player.

Petra Kvitova Nationality

Petra Kvitova's nationality is Czech.

Petra Kvitova was born in Bilovec, Czechoslovakia and trained at an academy in Fulnek, Czech Republic. She has represented her country at the famous Fed Cup and the Hopman Cup. The 34-year-old grew up to parents Jiri Kvita and Pavla Kvitova in the Moravian-Silesian region, and idolized fellow Czech star Martina Navratilova while growing up. Like many professional tennis players, Kvitova resides in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

Petra Kvitova Playing Style

Petra Kvitova is a left-handed player, who is known for her good serves and aggressive baseline game. She likes to keep the points short, and is capable of hitting winners from both wings, especially the forehand, which is her stronger side. One of her strongest assets is her serve out wide, particularly from the ad court.

Petra Kvitova Husband

Petra Kvitova is married to her long-time coach Jiri Vanek. The couple got married on July 22, 2023, in a private ceremony in Prague, Czech Republic. She shared her wedding news on social media with the caption 'Mr and Mrs 22.07.2023'. Vanek was a professional tennis player, before turning into a full-time coach. He is also a Czech national.

FAQs

A. Petra Kvitova's best performances have come at Wimbledon. She has won Wimbledon twice — in 2011 and 2014.

A. Petra Kvitova idolizes Czech American tennis player Martina Navratilova. She was also a left-handed player, like Kvitova herself.

A. Petra Kvitova has two brothers named Jiri Kvitova Junior and Libor Kvitova. Jiri Junior is an engineer, and Libor is a school teacher.

A. Petra Kvitova is coached by her husband Jiri Vanek.

A. Jiri Kvitova is Petra Kvitova's father, who is a vice mayor.

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