Czech Tennis Star Petra Kvitova Ties the Knot with Coach Jiri Vanek in Romantic Private Ceremony
The Czech tennis star Petra Kvitova, a two-time Wimbledon champion, happily revealed her marriage to her coach and long-time boyfriend, Jiri Vanek, through social media. The couple, who got engaged at Wimbledon a year before, got married in a private ceremony in their home country.
The charming tourist town of Oblik, located in the picturesque Central Bohemian Highlands, served as the idyllic backdrop for their special day. Surrounded by close friends and prominent guests, including the WTA player Barbora Strycova, Petra and Jiri exchanged vows on July 22nd. Petra shared the news of her wedding on social media, captioning a heartwarming photo of the newlyweds with a simple “Mr. and Mrs.” followed by the wedding date.
“Mr. and Mrs. 22.7.2023” Kvitova captioned the post.
After re-entering the top 10 of the world rankings earlier that year, Petra was beaming with happiness, sharing a dreamy picture of herself in a beautiful white wedding dress alongside Jiri, who looked dashing in a blue suit. Both were radiant with joy and love in the photo, taken on their special day, July 22, 2023.
Mr and Mrs 22.7.2023 pic.twitter.com/dqCt2z5Pba
— Petra Kvitova (@Petra_Kvitova) April 23, 2023
The romantic proposal had taken place the previous year at Wimbledon, right after Petra received a special honor at the All England Club as part of the Centre Court’s anniversary celebrations. The news of their engagement was confirmed by Petra, who expressed her fondness for the All England Club, a “very special” place for her.
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The intimate ceremony was held in a luxury resort near Prague, attended only by their closest family and friends. Among the esteemed guests was Petra’s long-time friend and colleague, Barbara Strycova.
With this beautiful wedding, Petra Kvitova embarked on a new chapter in her life alongside her beloved husband, Jiri Vanek, creating precious memories that will surely be treasured in the years to come.
