Kvitova outlines the end: "You will see me at the US Open, the motivation is not the same anymore"

Fernando Murciego | 2 Jul 2025 | 09.00

Petra Kvitova in her farewell at Wimbledon. Source: Getty

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Although we knew that any opponent would be tough at this stage, the draw determined that it would be a top 10 player like Emma Navarro who would invite Petra Kvitova to her final dance at Wimbledon. A match without a story, as the story was already written by the Czech in a trajectory that always found its sweetest spot on grass, especially in London. After falling in two sets and saying goodbye to the crowd, the two-time tournament champion reflected on this final participation and already pointed towards the end of her journey in two months, the US Open, where she will hang up the racket.

Her title in 2011

"I clearly remember what happened in that tournament, especially that I was not the favorite in any of the matches I played. Even the previous year, when I lost in the semifinals to Serena, it was very different to face Vika (Azarenka) and Maria (Sharapova) consecutively. With Vika, it was in three sets, there were always great battles with her, whereas I didn't play many times against Maria. I am grateful that the final came at that moment, it's something I can never describe in words because it was a great surprise. I couldn't grasp what had happened, the turn my life and career took since then. I remember the happiness I felt lifting the trophy, I recall that my English was not very good, I was more nervous in press conferences than in matches. Today in my on-court speech, I had similar feelings, though it was a bit better."

Adapting her tennis to grass

"Being taller, the serve is easier on grass, you even feel the grass slower, so the sensations can be very different among players. The serve has always been a great advantage for me, I like serving and volleying during the match, although it's also harder to play bent being tall, that's where the smaller players have an advantage. The body hurts in those positions, especially the glutes. The serve is key, for sure, it must be maintained for as long as possible. I remember playing against Venus in 2014 in a match where there was only one break point on each side, it was all about serves, that's how I feel tennis on grass."

Emotions in her final match

"Both entering and leaving, I felt the same emotion: happiness. I was fortunate to play on a beautiful court in my final match, Court 1, where I hold unforgettable memories from the past. Upon entering and leaving, I felt something similar, the fact of being in a very special, emotional, and happy place for me."

Experiencing the tournament as a mother

"I experienced it the same as before becoming a mother, luckily my mother is here to help, she is with him all day. I'm not sure what Wimbledon could improve in this aspect, we should ask them. On one hand, it is different, and on the other hand, it's the same, though it's clear that you have to take care of the logistics in every match and practice, thank goodness my mother is here. If I had to take care of him all day, then it would be impossible to compete, as we always have some commitment."

Wimbledon made her better

"The main thing Wimbledon gave me was manners throughout my career. Also as a person, the truth is that I always got along very well with the English and their sense of humor, I love it. The main thing that happened in my life was playing this tournament, although I admit that the second title was better, much more satisfying, showing that I could play well. I stayed in the top 10 for a while thanks to the Grand Slams, the biggest tournaments we can obtain. Imagine having two Wimbledons, for me, it's something very special. To me, it's the best tournament in the world."

A final stop

"My next tournament will be the US Open, you will see me there, that will be my last tournament. I'm sure, there won't be changes, my body is no longer in good shape and the motivation is not the same, everything is different from what it was before. That's life."

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