Miami Open 2024: Where is Defending Champion Petra Kvitová?

The best players from both the ATP and WTA are currently gearing up for the next destination, which is Miami. As the stage is being set for the crucial competition, it seems like the fans will have to be short of the women’s singles defending champion Petra Kvitová.

The Miami Open draws were recently released and fans couldn’t locate the name of last year’s champion Petra Kvitová. The WTA star who lifted the trophy after a massive win over Elena Rybakina in 2023 will be skipping the current tournament and a few more to come. But what stops her from being a part of this tour? Let’s find out!

Petra Kvitová skips Miami Open to welcome first child

Czech WTA star Petra Kvitová, who stunned the whole tennis world with a massive victory at the Miami Open last year, will not be gracing the court this time for a special reason. The WTA star, who is married to her long-time coach Jiri Vanek, is expecting her first child!

Kvitová, who recently announced her pregnancy on social media, will be missing out on defending her title as she prepares for the arrival of her first baby. In a surprising message shared on New Year’s Day, Kvitová expressed her excitement, saying, “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.”

This delightful news marked the beginning of a new chapter in the two-time grand slam winner’s life, prioritizing her role as a soon-to-be mom over professional tennis opportunities. Although fans around the world will surely miss her presence in the upcoming tour, they still have an exciting update to look forward to.

Kvitová happily announced a pause in her tennis career

The news of the pregnancy, besides being a reason for the fans to miss her presence on the court, also acted as a moment to be excited for Petra Kvitová. Along with uploading a social media post where she gave out the update about welcoming her first child, she also happily announced putting her professional career on hold for a while.

“I’m looking forward to spending some time at home preparing for this exciting next chapter in our lives,” she shared. As the tennis star continues to experience the beautiful moments of her life, it remains to be seen who takes the title home this time!

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