Diane Parry easily defeated Petra Kvitova. A one-sided match in favor of the French player for the last match of the Czech player’s career.
It was an express start for Diane Parry at the US Open! The Frenchwoman had no difficulty getting into her match and taking the first set. Petra Kvitova has played only eight matches in 2025, and it showed on the court. The Czech was lacking in rhythm. She aimed to finish all the points with as few exchanges as possible. A plan that didn’t work, and for a reason, she committed 12 unforced errors in the first set. A total far too high, considering only 40 points were played in this first set. The symbol of this weakness is her first service game. A game she conceded without a point, making four unforced errors. The first set was won 6-1 in 26 minutes by the Frenchwoman.
A one-sided match from beginning to end
The scenario of the second set was similar to that of the first. Diane Parry broke the former world number two right away. The French player repeatedly played short to Petra Kvitova’s forehand. A game plan that exploited the biggest weakness of the Czech, throughout her career. Thanks to this tactic, the player from Nice broke for the fourth time in the match. Petra Kvitova, who was completely powerless, could do nothing. The French player achieved a third break in this set before finishing the match (6-1, 6-0) in 52 minutes.
The last match of Petra Kvitova’s career
The Czech was never able to get into her match, a sad end to the career of the two-time Wimbledon winner. She was unable to move on the court. The match’s lasting image will be her tearful eyes during the last change of sides. An immense emotion for a great champion saying farewell. She was paid tribute with a short video of her best moments in the tournament.
On her part, Diane Parry remained focused from start to finish, developing her game and taking advantage of her opponent’s unforced errors (21 in total). A victory obtained easily, which will be great for her mental well-being. The French player is seeking confidence before potentially facing the sixth seed, Madison Keys. The American needs to defeat the Mexican Renata Zarazua before facing the Frenchwoman in the second round of the US Open.
