The first Kvitova vs Kerber match was in the quarterfinals of the 2012 Stuttgart Open with Kvitova winning their first encounter 6-4, 6-4.
In total, they have played each other 16 times with their H2H currently standing at 8 wins each.
The last Kerber vs Kvitova match was in the quarterfinals of the 2021 Cincinnatti Open, which Kerber won after Kvitova retired in the second set.
Kvitova vs Kerber H2H Stats
| Petra Kvitova | vs | Angelique Kerber |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Year born | 1988 |
| Czech | Nationality | German |
| 8 | Matches won | 8 |
| 50% (8/16) | Winning Percentage | 50% (8/16) |
| 5 | Matches won on a hard court | 4 |
| 3 | Matches won on clay | 3 |
| 0 | Matches won on grass | 1 |
| 1 | Matches won in Finals | 0 |
| 0 | Matches won in Grand Slam Tournaments | 1 |
| 2 | Matches won in the Fed Cup | 0 |
Kvitova vs Kerber Head to Head Stats
Head to Head at the Grand Slams
To date, Kvitova and Kerber have played only ever played each other once in a grand slam tournament and that was in the 4th round of the 2016 US Open.
They have yet to face each other at the Australian Open, Roland Garros or Wimbledon.
Head to Head by Court Surface
Nine of their matches were played on hard courts, six were on clay courts, and one was on a grass court.
Head to Head on Hard Courts
Kerber and Kvitova have played each other a total of nine times on hard courts with Kvitova leading their Head to Head on hard courts 5-4.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Cincinnati Open | Quarterfinals | Kerber | 6-4, 3-3 (Retired) |
| 2019 | WTA Sydney | Quarterfinals | Kvitova | 6-4, 6-1 |
| 2016 | Wuhan Open | 3rd Round | Kvitova | 6-7, 7-5, 6-4 |
| 2016 | US Open | 4th Round | Kerber | 6-3, 7-5 |
| 2015 | WTA Finals | RR | Kerber | 6-2, 7-6 |
| 2014 | Fed Cup | Final | Kvitova | 7-6, 4-6, 6-4 |
| 2013 | WTA Finals | RR | Kvitova | 6-7, 6-2, 6-3 |
| 2013 | WTA Tokyo | Final | Kvitova | 6-2, 0-6, 6-3 |
| 2012 | Cincinnati Open | Semifinals | Kerber | 6-1, 2-6, 6-4 |
Head to Head on Clay Courts
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Madrid Open | 2nd Round | Kvitova | 6-4, 7-5 |
| 2018 | Stuttgart Open | 1st Round | Kerber | 6-3, 6-2 |
| 2018 | Fed Cup | Week 2 | Kvitova | 6-2, 6-2 |
| 2016 | Stuttgart Open | Semifinals | Kerber | 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 |
| 2012 | Rome Open | Quarterfinals | Kerber | 7-6, 1-6, 6-1 |
| 2012 | Stuttgart Open | Quarterfinals | Kvitova | 6-4, 6-4 |
Head to Head on Grass Courts
They have only played each other once in a grass court tournament and that was in the semifinals of the 2021 Bad Homburg Open with Kerber winning the match in three sets (3-6, 6-4, 7-6).
Kerber vs Kvitova Matches Played per Year
Below is a summary of the matches between Kerber and Kvitova in their tennis careers to date.
| Year | Matches Played | Kvitova Wins | Kerber Wins | H2H (Kvitova – Kerber) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1-2 |
| 2013 | 2 | 2 | – | 3-2 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | – | 4-2 |
| 2015 | 1 | – | 1 | 4-3 |
| 2016 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5-5 |
| 2017 | – | – | – | 5-5 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| 2019 | 1 | – | 1 | 7-6 |
| 2020 | – | – | – | 7-6 |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8-8 |
| 2022 | – | – | – | 8-8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has Petra Kvitova beaten Angelique Kerber?
Petra Kvitova has beaten Angelique Kerber a total of eight times (5 times on hard courts and 3 times on clay).
How many times have Kvitova and Kerber played each other?
Kvitova and Kerber have played each other a total of 16 times (9 times on hard courts, 6 times on clay courts, and once on a grass court).
When did Petra Kvitova and Angelique Kerber first play each other?
Their first match was at the Stuttgart Open in 2012, with Kvitova winning the match 6-4, 6-4.
Have Petra Kvitova and Angelique Kerber ever played each other on grass?
To date, their only meeting on grass was in the women’s singles semifinals at the 2021 Bad Homburg Open with Kerber winning the match (3-6, 6-4, 7-6).