NEW YORK (AP) — Petra Kvitova's professional tennis career ended on Monday at the U.S. Open , where the two-time Wimbledon champion was eliminated in the first round by Diane Parry 6-1, 6-0 in 52 minutes.

“I hoped I would put on a better show today,” said Kvitova, a 35-year-old left-hander from the Czech Republic who had announced this appearance at Flushing Meadows would be her last tournament.

After it ended when she sent a backhand return wide, Kvitova began crying. She went over to the stands for a hug and a kiss from her husband, Jiri Vanek, who is also her coach. They became parents in July 2024, when their son, Petr, was born, and Kvitova returned to the tour this season after a 17-month break.

She announced earlier this year that she would be retiring after the U.S. Open.

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