A biography for Petra Kvitovahasn’t been written yet.
“I don't do any exercises when flying but use compression socks and spend as much time as possible lying down. I try not to eat much - I'm not a fan of airplane food; everything is just so weird.”
“I like the big matches against the greatest players.”
“I'm always nice.”
“Can I win Wimbledon? Well, why not?”
“The most important thing is definitely success on the tennis court. I know that if I win matches, everything else will fall into place, and the money and sponsors will follow.”
“There's nothing crazy about my diet but no fried meals, nothing fatty, and not much meat.”
“To win a Grand Slam, you have to win seven matches in a row, and it's very different physically and mentally from other tournaments.”
“I think everything bad that happens can be good in a way, if you're thinking about it after a while.”
“It wasn't very easy getting used to being famous. Everybody stared at me in the supermarket and on the street. I think my life changed, for sure.”
“I'm not the sort of person who would want to just lie on the sofa watching TV.”
“I want to have better results at the Grand Slams, and of course, one day I want to be No. 1 in the world.”
“Serena is one of the players you can really beat, but not every day.”
“The Connecticut Open is one of my favorite events in the summer, so it feels great to have it confirmed on my calendar. I have a special relationship with the tournament and always feel such strong support when I'm on the court there.”
“Even in the heat, I'm able to be there and run and fight, no matter what is happening.”
“Winning Wimbledon in 2011 was a bit of a surprise for everyone, including me. It was like I was in a dream, and I didn't realise what it meant.”
“It means a lot; I always love to represent my country, and it's an honor to be part of the Olympics and be with other athletes.”
“It's very challenging to get the right balance between relaxing and working.”
“Everybody really can beat everyone from the top, so it's really difficult to stay on the top.”
“It is always pressure out there when you are favourite for the match.”
“Times changed a lot, off court and on court.”