Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova has announced she is expecting her first child.
The world number 17 had been named on the entry list for the Australian Open - which starts on 14 January - but she will now miss the first Grand Slam of the year.
Kvitova, who won Wimbledon in 2011 and 2014, last played at the China Open in October, exiting in the second round.
The Czech married her long-time coach, Jiri Vanek, in 2023.
"On the first day of 2024 I wanted to wish you a happy new year and share the exciting news that Jiri and I will be welcoming a baby into our family this summer," the 33-year-old said on social media.
"While I will miss my annual trip to Australia and competing in the sport I love, I'm looking forward to spending some time at home preparing for this exciting new chapter in our lives."
Kvitova's announcement came on the same day Naomi Osaka won the first match of her comeback after becoming a mother in July.
In November, Olympic champion Belinda Bencic announced her pregnancy, meaning she could miss out on defending her title at Paris 2024.
Latest Stories
-
EBID wins the Africa Sustainability Award
30 minutes -
Expansion Drive: Takoradi Technical University increases faculties
5 hours -
SHS heads demand payment of outstanding funds before reopening of schools
5 hours -
We thank God for the 2024 general elections – Akufo-Addo
6 hours -
Coconut Grove Beach Resort marks 30 years of excellence with memorable 9 lessons & carols service
6 hours -
WAFU B U-17 Girls’ Cup: Black Maidens beat Nigeria on penalties to win inaugral tournament
7 hours -
Real Madrid beat Sevilla to keep pressure on leaders Atletico
8 hours -
Liverpool put six past Spurs to go four points clear
8 hours -
Manchester United lose 3-0 at home to Bournemouth yet again
8 hours -
CHAN 2024Q: ‘It’s still an open game’ – Didi on Ghana’s draw with Nigeria
8 hours -
CHAN 2024Q: Ghana’s Black Galaxies held by Nigeria in first-leg tie
9 hours -
Dr Nduom hopeful defunct GN bank will be restored under Mahama administration
9 hours -
Bridget Bonnie celebrates NDC Victory, champions hope for women and youth
10 hours -
Shamima Muslim urges youth to lead Ghana’s renewal at 18Plus4NDC anniversary
11 hours -
Akufo-Addo condemns post-election violence, blames NDC
11 hours