Kvitova Returns to WTA Tour After Maternity Leave

Petra Kvitova, the two-time Wimbledon champion, is set to make her return to the WTA Tour after giving birth to her son last July. As she prepares for her first match in 17 months in Austin, Texas, Kvitova is tempering expectations, acknowledging the challenges of returning to competitive tennis at 35. She expressed encouragement from the successes of fellow new mothers like Elina Svitolina and Naomi Osaka, while also noting the significant difference in age. Kvitova emphasized that she is not setting specific goals for her performance, focusing instead on enjoying her time playing tennis. She remarked on the importance of hard work and the desire to return to a competitive level, despite the uncertainties that come with her comeback. Kvitova's first match will be against Briton Jodie Burrage.