Former Australian Open runner-up, Petra Kvitova, shared heartwarming news on Monday, revealing that she and her husband, Jiri Vanek, are expecting their first child. The 33-year-old, twice Wimbledon champion, expressed her joy on the first day of 2024, sharing pictures on X and Instagram featuring a sonogram and a onesie.
Kvitova, who is not participating in the ongoing tune-up tournaments in Australia, had her name on the entry list for the upcoming Australian Open, scheduled from January 14 to 28. However, she confirmed that she would miss the tournament, expressing her excitement about preparing for the upcoming chapter in her life.
In her Instagram post, Kvitova stated, “On the first day of 2024, I wanted to wish you a happy new year and share the exciting news that Jiri and I will be welcoming a baby into our family this summer. I’m looking forward to spending some time at home preparing for this exciting next chapter in our lives.”
This announcement comes as a delightful surprise for tennis fans and marks a temporary hiatus for Kvitova from professional tennis. The Czech player reached the Australian Open final in 2019, where she lost to Naomi Osaka. As Kvitova embraces motherhood, her absence will be felt at this year’s Australian Open, but her fans join her in celebrating this joyful moment in her personal life.
