Angelique Kerber

Name: Angelique Kerber

Introduction: Angelique Kerber is a German professional tennis player. She is one of the most successful female tennis players of her generation, renowned for her aggressive counter-punching style, exceptional defensive skills, and mental toughness. She is a former world No. 1 and a three-time Grand Slam singles champion.

Date of birth: January 18, 1988

Height: 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m)

Place of birth: Bremen, Germany (She grew up in Kiel, Germany, and later resided in Puszczykowo, Poland, where her family’s tennis academy is located.)

Family:

Parents’ names: Sławomir Kerber (father, Polish) and Beata Kerber (mother, German-Polish, also her manager).
Siblings: Jessica Kerber (sister).
Spouse: Information not publicly available about a spouse, but she is in a long-term relationship.
Children:
- Liana (daughter, born February 2023)
- Ben (son, born June 2025)
Relatives: Her parents and sister.

Profession: Professional tennis player.

Nationality: German

Religion: She was raised Catholic and has stated that her “belief in God is an anchor for me” in difficult moments. She also believes in “believing in yourself and your own way.”

College or university attended: She did not attend a traditional university, focusing on her professional tennis career from a young age. She started playing tennis at age three and turned professional at 15.

Biography and What Famous For:

Angelique Kerber began playing tennis at the age of three. She turned professional in 2003, at the age of 15. For many years, she consistently ranked within the top 100, but her breakthrough to the elite level came later in her career.

Her rise to global prominence began in 2011 when she unexpectedly reached the semifinals of the US Open as the world No. 92. This performance gave her the momentum needed to climb the rankings.

Angelique Kerber is most famous for her remarkable achievements in tennis, particularly during the mid-2010s:

World No. 1 Ranking: She became the world No. 1 by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) on September 12, 2016, making her the oldest female player to achieve the No. 1 ranking for the first time. She held the top spot for a total of 34 weeks.
Three-time Grand Slam Singles Champion:
- 2016 Australian Open: She famously defeated Serena Williams in a thrilling final to win her first major title.
- 2016 US Open: She captured her second Grand Slam title, again reaching the final and securing the win.
- 2018 Wimbledon Championships: She achieved her childhood dream by winning Wimbledon, defeating Serena Williams in the final.
Olympic Silver Medalist: She won a silver medal in women’s singles at the 2016 Rio Olympics, representing Germany.

Kerber is known for her left-handed playing style, powerful groundstrokes, incredible defensive skills, and her ability to counterpunch aggressively. She is also recognized for her mental fortitude and resilience on court. Her career has been marked by significant comebacks after periods of struggle, earning her admiration for her perseverance.

After the 2022 Wimbledon Championships, Kerber took a maternity break and gave birth to her daughter Liana in February 2023. She returned to the tour in 2024 and in June 2025, she announced the birth of her second child, a son named Ben. She retired from professional tennis after playing her last match at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where she reached the quarterfinals.

Have participated (Selected Career Highlights):

Grand Slam Singles Titles: