Angelique Kerber Announces Retirement After Paris 2024 Olympics

 

Angelique Kerber Announces Retirement After Paris 2024 Olympics

Paris, France – Three-time Grand Slam champion Angelique Kerber has announced that she will retire from professional tennis after the Olympic Games in Paris next year. The 36-year-old German, a former world number one, has had an illustrious career, capturing the Australian Open and US Open titles in 2016 and winning Wimbledon in 2018.

Kerber, who returned to the WTA Tour earlier this season after maternity leave, shared her decision on social media. “The finish line,” she wrote. “Before the Olympics begin, I can already say that I will never forget Paris 2024, because it will be my last professional tournament as a tennis player. And whereas this might actually be the right decision, it will never feel that way. Simply because I love the sport with all my heart and I'm thankful for the memories and opportunities it has given me.”

Kerber has had a significant impact on the sport. She competed at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, winning a silver medal in the women's singles after losing to Puerto Rico's Monica Puig in the final. She did not compete at the Tokyo Games, making the Paris 2024 Olympics a poignant conclusion to her career.

Reflecting on her Olympic experiences, Kerber added, “The Olympics I've participated in so far have been more than just competitions as they represent different chapters of my life as a tennis player: the climb, the peak and now, the finish line.”

Kerber's career achievements are numerous. In addition to her Grand Slam victories, she has been a consistent presence in the top echelons of the sport, known for her tenacity, athleticism, and sportsmanship. Her decision to retire after the Paris Olympics marks the end of an era for women's tennis.

As Kerber prepares for her final tournament, fans and fellow players will undoubtedly celebrate her contributions to the sport and her remarkable journey. Her legacy will be remembered for years to come, both for her on-court success and her role as an inspiration to many aspiring athletes.

Angelique Kerber’s final chapter in Paris will be a fitting tribute to a stellar career, and she will undoubtedly aim to leave the sport on a high note, adding yet another memorable moment to her storied career.

Career Highlights:

• Australian Open Champion: 2016
• US Open Champion: 2016
• Wimbledon Champion: 2018
• Olympic Silver Medalist: 2016 Rio de Janeiro
• Former World Number One

As the tennis world looks ahead to the Paris 2024 Olympics, all eyes will be on Angelique Kerber as she bids farewell to the sport she loves with all her heart.