"Winning my first Wimbledon title was so special and I can't wait to play in front of British crowds again," the world number three, who reached the semifinals in Birmingham last year, said in a statement.
Kvitova is the defending champion at the WTA Premier tournament, which will be played from June 16-24.
The event precedes the Eastbourne International, which is a last chance for players to fine-tune their grasscourt game before Wimbledon.
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(Reporting by Hardik Vyas in Bengaluru; Editing by Kevin Liffey)
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