Two-time Wimbledon Champion, Petra Kvitova, to make Volvo Car Open debut

Petra Kvitova will make her Charleston, South Carolina tennis debut at the 2017 Volvo Car Open, April 1^st – 9^th on Daniel Island. Kvitova is a two-time Wimbledon champion and currently ranked World No. 11. She ended the 2016 season in impressive fashion, picking up titles at Wuhan and Zhuhai, as well as helping the Czech Republic to a historic fifth Fed Cup trophy in six years.

In addition to Kvitova, the player field forming for the 45^th year of the WTA premier tournament includes:

• Former World No. 1’s Venus Williams and Caroline Wozniacki
• World No. 8 Madison Keys
• World No. 10 Johanna Konta
• 2016 Volvo Car Open Champion Sloane Stephens
• Olympic Gold Medalists Monica Puig and Elena Vesnina

“We have been pursuing Petra to enter Charleston for more than four years,” said Eleanor Adams, Tournament Manager.  “To say we are excited is an understatement! Petra’s left-handed game and serve are perfectly suited for our courts. The fans will be amazed by her talent, fierceness and gracious personality – we can hardly wait!”

This season celebrates Kvitova’s sixth straight top 15 finish. In addition to her two titles in 2016, she captured a bronze medal in the Rio Olympics, was a finalist in Luxembourg, made the semifinals in New Haven and Stuttgart and made the quarterfinals in Indian Wells and Beijing.

“I’m very excited to play in the Volvo Car Open for the first time,” said Kvitova.  “I’ve heard what a wonderful city Charleston is and the Volvo Car Open is a great tournament, so of course I’m looking forward to April”.

The nine-day Volvo Car Open is the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in North America, attracting an average of 90,000 attendees and 70+ of the top tennis players.

Tickets for the 2017 Volvo Car Open are now on sale. Patrons have the option to choose from individual tickets, ticket packages and travel packages. Ticket prices range from $25 for an individual session to $525 for the all-inclusive weeklong package. The Volvo Car Open will provide six special ticket packages in 2017, each offering more tennis at a greater value.

New in 2017, the tournament will roll out the Ace Club, an exciting membership program for box and ticket package holders. The Ace Club is a recognition program providing unparalleled amenities and benefits during the tournament. In addition, members have the option to receive access into the Ace Lounge, an exclusive hospitality tent providing first-class accommodations including, live entertainment, air-conditioning, elevated food options and more.

For more information on the tournament and ticket options, visit volvocaropen.com or call 800.677.2293.