Petra Kvitová Expecting Second Child wiht Karel Vaňek After Relationship Sparked Controversy
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC – tennis star Petra Kvitová is pregnant with her second child with Karel Vaňek, confirming the continued happiness of a couple whose relationship initially faced public scrutiny. The announcement comes shortly after the birth of their first child and years after Vaňek left his wife of 17 years for the celebrated athlete.
The pairS romance blossomed after years of speculation, ultimately becoming public knowledge in 2021. Kvitová acknowledged the public’s role in their connection, stating, “Sometimes it just happens. We were both asked about each other for so long, it eventually turned into somthing real.” Their relationship began amidst controversy, with many criticizing Vaňek for ending his long-term marriage. Though, both have as found happiness, and Vaňek’s former wife, Markéta Kochtová, has also moved on, finding a relationship with hockey agent Rob Spálenek.
Kvitová and Vaňek married in the summer of 2023. In 2020, Kvitová’s spokesperson, Karel Tejkal, confirmed their connection to iDnes. the couple welcomed their first child earlier this year, and this latest announcement signals a continued, thriving family life. The story highlights the complexities of modern relationships and the possibility of finding happiness even after difficult transitions.