Petra Kvitova's farewell to Wimbledon was a deeply emotional moment for the tennis star and her fans. Known as one of the nicest players on the tour, Kvitova has celebrated her biggest professional and personal milestones at the All England Club. She won her two Grand Slam titles here, got engaged on Centre Court, and gave birth to her son during the Championships fortnight last year.

In her final match at Wimbledon, Kvitova faced a 6-3, 6-1 defeat against 10th seed Emma Navarro. Despite the loss, she received a standing ovation from the crowd. Given the rare honor of a few minutes on the microphone, Kvitova expressed her gratitude and nostalgia: "I will miss Wimbledon, I will miss tennis, I will miss you fans - but I am ready for the next chapter of life as well."

Kvitova's journey in tennis has been remarkable. Brought up in a sleepy Moravian town, she initially struggled on grass courts but developed a game perfectly suited for the surface, thanks to her powerful serve and baseline shots. Her victories in 2011 and 2014 at Wimbledon are highlights of her career. Despite a career-threatening injury in 2016, she defied the odds to return to the sport.

As she prepares for retirement after the US Open in September, Kvitova reflects on her time at Wimbledon: "This place holds the best memories I could wish for. I never dreamed of winning Wimbledon, and I did it twice, so this is something very special."