Tennis Star Petra Kvitova Announces Pregnancy

Petra Kvitova has announced that she and her husband, coach Jiri Vanek, are expecting their first child. The 33-year-old, who won Wimbledon in 2011 and 2014, took to social media on New Year's Day to share the news with her fans, along with a photo of the couple holding a baby grow and a scan. She wrote: "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." It is unclear whether the announcement will affect her participation in the Australian Open, which begins on January 14th. Rafael Nadal, who has been plagued by injuries, was also seen practicing ahead of the tournament, raising hopes that he will be able to compete.