German · Bremen, Germany · Born 18 January 1988Three-time Grand Slam champion and Olympic gold medallist who ended Germany's long wait for a women's major.
Angelique Kerber was born on 18 January 1988 in Bremen, Germany. She turned professional in 2003 and spent years developing before breaking through with an extraordinary 2016 season in which she won the Australian Open, Wimbledon and the US Open and won Olympic silver. She also won Wimbledon in 2018. In total Kerber won four Grand Slam titles. Known for her exceptional defence, sliding movement, and ability to construct points rather than hit outright winners, she proved that mental strength could overcome raw power. She retired in 2023 after announcing her pregnancy.
She defeated Serena Williams in the 2016 Australian Open final to claim her first Grand Slam title and begin her rise to world number one.
In 2016 she won three Grand Slams in one calendar year — Australian Open, Wimbledon, and US Open — only the third woman in the Open Era to do so.
Did You Know?How They Played
Kerber is known for her exceptional defensive abilities and court coverage, often turning defense into attack with her speed and anticipation. She possesses a powerful left-handed groundstroke game with excellent passing shots and the ability to hit winners from seemingly impossible positions. Her mental toughness and fighting spirit make her particularly dangerous in long rallies and tight matches.
Lasting Impact
Kerber revitalized German women's tennis and proved that consistent, grinding tennis could still triumph at the highest level in the modern power game.
Career Honours
- Australian Open 2016
- Wimbledon 2016
- US Open 2016
- Wimbledon 2018
German Athletes