Kvitova wins first match post-maternity at Italian Open

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova secured her first win since returning from maternity leave by defeating Irina-Camelia Begu in the first round of the Italian Open in Rome. The victory ended a run of four consecutive losses since her comeback, with Kvitova admitting she had been close to retiring from tennis during her 15-month break. Now ranked outside the top 600, Kvitova will face Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in the second round as she continues her comeback on the clay courts. Other notable results included wins for Lulu Sun, Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, and Jacqueline Cristian, with the tournament featuring star players like Iga Swiatek, Alexander Zverev, Aryna Sabalenka, and Carlos Alcaraz preparing for the French Open later this month.