Career Retrospective July 25, 2024

Angelique Kerber: A career in photos

On Thursday, former World No.1 Angelique Kerber announced that she would retire from professional tennis after the 2024 Paris Olympics. Take a look back at her incredible achievements.

On Thursday, former World No.1 Angelique Kerber announced she would retire from professional tennis following the 2024 Paris Olympics, at the age of 36. — 01 /11

On Thursday, former World No.1 Angelique Kerber announced she would retire from professional tennis following the 2024 Paris Olympics, at the age of 36.

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Kerber ends her career having won 14 Hologic WTA Tour singles titles, with her last coming on the clay of Strasbourg in May of 2022. — 02 /11

Kerber ends her career having won 14 Hologic WTA Tour singles titles, with her last coming on the clay of Strasbourg in May of 2022.

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Kerber is a three-time Grand Slam champion. Her first two majors came in 2016, when she won the Australian Open and the US Open. She was also the 2016 Wimbledon runner-up to Serena Williams. — 03 /11

Kerber is a three-time Grand Slam champion. Her first two majors came in 2016, when she won the Australian Open and the US Open. She was also the 2016 Wimbledon runner-up to Serena Williams.

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Her brilliant 2016 propelled her to year-end No.1 that season, and she was named the WTA Player of the Year. — 04 /11

Her brilliant 2016 propelled her to year-end No.1 that season, and she was named the WTA Player of the Year.

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All told, Kerber spent a total of 34 weeks at World No.1 in 2016 and 2017. She was the 22nd player to reach the ranking pinnacle since the WTA Rankings came into effect in 1975. — 05 /11

All told, Kerber spent a total of 34 weeks at World No.1 in 2016 and 2017. She was the 22nd player to reach the ranking pinnacle since the WTA Rankings came into effect in 1975.

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Kerber’s third and final major title came at 2018 Wimbledon. In the final, she avenged her loss to Serena Williams from two years before. — 06 /11

Kerber’s third and final major title came at 2018 Wimbledon. In the final, she avenged her loss to Serena Williams from two years before.

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Representing Germany, Kerber won a silver medal in singles at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. She was also a frequent member of the German Billie Jean King Cup squad. — 07 /11

Representing Germany, Kerber won a silver medal in singles at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. She was also a frequent member of the German Billie Jean King Cup squad.

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Kerber also served as the tournament ambassador for the inaugural Bad Homburg Open in 2021. On home soil, Kerber went on to become the first winner of the tournament. — 08 /11

Kerber also served as the tournament ambassador for the inaugural Bad Homburg Open in 2021. On home soil, Kerber went on to become the first winner of the tournament.

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After giving birth to daughter Liana in 2023, Kerber returned to tour in 2024. This year, she won the United Cup title as part of Team Germany, and reached the Round of 16 at WTA 1000 events in Indian Wells and Rome. — 09 /11

After giving birth to daughter Liana in 2023, Kerber returned to tour in 2024. This year, she won the United Cup title as part of Team Germany, and reached the Round of 16 at WTA 1000 events in Indian Wells and Rome.

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With speed, sharp angles and stunning down-the-line winners at her disposal, Kerber is known for her resilience and comebacks. She notably saved a match point in her first-round match at the 2016 Australian Open en route to the title. — 10 /11

With speed, sharp angles and stunning down-the-line winners at her disposal, Kerber is known for her resilience and comebacks. She notably saved a match point in her first-round match at the 2016 Australian Open en route to the title.

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The German left-hander will wrap up a two-decade professional career, going out as one of the most gritty competitors on tour as well as a fan favorite. — 11 /11

The German left-hander will wrap up a two-decade professional career, going out as one of the most gritty competitors on tour as well as a fan favorite.

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