Kvitova's comeback effort falls short at Indian Wells

Indian Wells 2025: Kvitova’s comeback effort falls short in opening round against Gracheva

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova lost a tight three-setter in the opening round of Indian Wells on Wednesday, falling 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 to France’s Varvara Gracheva.

Kvitova's comeback bid falls short at Indian Wells

Petra Kvitova, playing in just her second tournament since giving birth to her first child in July, lost a tight three-setter to Varvara Gracheva in the opening round of Indian Wells on Wednesday.

Ex-Wimbledon champion Kvitova falls in Indian Wells first round

INDIAN WELLS, United States: Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, on the comeback trail seven months after giving birth to a son, was ousted in the first round at Indian Wells on Wednesday by France’s 70th-ranked Varvara Gracheva. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

Kvitova's comeback effort falls short at Indian Wells

INDIAN WELLS, California : Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova lost a tight three-setter in the opening round of Indian Wells on Wednesday, falling 4-6 6-3 6-4 to France's Varvara Gracheva. The loss leaves Kvitova searching for her first win since returning to the tour following the birth of her fir

Indian Wells star sends touching message to opponent after spoiling comeback

Varvara Gracheva showed her class after beating Petra Kvitova.

Petra Kvitová is in her second tournament after her maternity break. The Czech tennis player did not get past the pitfalls of the 1st round in Indian Wells, losing to Frenchwoman Varvara Gračová in three sets. Before the opening ball of the match, she showed off a photo of her son to her fans on social media. After the match, there were messages of support, but also advice on how she could help her career.