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Petra Kvitova Welcomes Twin Daughters Emma and Ella

The announcement underscores her turn from the tour to private family life after retiring last fall.

Overview

  • The two-time Wimbledon champion said on Instagram that the girls were born March 30, 2026, and she posted a photo showing their feet.
  • Fellow athletes quickly sent congratulations, including tennis players Sloane Stephens and Marion Bartoli and golfer Jessica Korda.
  • Her husband Jiří Vaněk is the father, and with their son born in 2024 the family now numbers five.
  • Kvitova ended her playing career after the 2025 US Open following a brief return that year, closing a run of 31 WTA titles and Wimbledon wins in 2011 and 2014.
  • The birth signals a shift to life at home for the retired star, who has been sharing personal updates with fans since leaving the tour.