Andrea Petkovic, the No. 10 seed at the U.S. Open and a rising star on the WTA, talks to WSJ.com about her unorthodox journey on the tour, the origins of the "Petko Dance" and more.

Dancing is back in professional women's tennis. Andrea Petkovic's "Petkorazzi" style in days of yore gave life to an art form that has its highs and lows on tennis courts worldwide.

Aged just 23, Germany's Andrea Petkovic has already established herself as one of the most colourful, outgoing, unpredictable and introspective players on the WTA Tour.

Long a fan favorite for the post-match “Petko Dance” she debuted here 12 years ago, last week, Petkovic announced that this year’s US Open will mark her last Slam appearance.

Aged just 23, Germany's Andrea Petkovic has already established herself as one of the most colorful, outgoing, unpredictable and introspective players on the WTA Tour.

The Petko Dance, which has its origins in a bet with her coach, happened again after Andrea Petkovic authored a career win over Maria Sharapova in the fourth round of this year's Australian Open.