Petra Kvitova, a two-time Wimbledon champion, made a remarkable return to the tennis circuit at the Italian Open 2025 in Rome. After a 15-month break, during which she welcomed her first child, Kvitova secured her first win since her comeback. She defeated Irina-Camelia Begu of Romania with a score of 7-5, 6-1 in the first round.

Kvitova, who has previously reached the pinnacle of her career by winning Wimbledon in 2011 and 2014, shared her struggles and doubts about returning to professional tennis. "I was 95% sure I would never come back. I had enough of tennis at that time," she revealed in an interview with the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) website. Her passion for the game was reignited post-pregnancy, leading her to this significant victory.

In the second round, Kvitova is set to face Ons Jabeur from Tunisia, currently ranked 36th in the world. This match promises to be a thrilling encounter on the clay courts of the Foro Italico.

Other Notable Matches:

• Sonay Kartal from Great Britain also made headlines by advancing to the second round after a tough match against Kimberly Birrell of Australia, winning 4-6, 6-3, 6-4.
• Cameron Norrie, despite losing in the qualifying rounds, was fortunate to enter the main draw as a lucky loser due to withdrawals. He is scheduled to play against Christopher O'Connell of Australia.

This year's Italian Open continues to showcase thrilling matches and remarkable comebacks, reinforcing its status as a pivotal event in the tennis calendar.