Petra Kvitova made her return to professional tennis after a 17-month break due to maternity leave, facing Jodie Burrage at the ATX Open. Kvitova started strong, winning the first set 6-3, but experienced challenges in the subsequent sets. Burrage, ranked 189th, mounted a comeback to win the match 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. Kvitova's return was partly inspired by other players who had also come back post childbirth, reflecting the difficulties athletes often face in balancing family and career.
Petra Kvitova's return from maternity leave ended in defeat against Jodie Burrage at the ATX Open, highlighting challenges for athletes after childbirth.
Despite her initial success, Kvitova couldn't sustain her lead and faced a resilient opponent in Burrage, ultimately losing the match after three sets.
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