Tennis player Angelique Kerber is on track with her planned comeback after the birth of her child
“Everything is going according to plan,” said the 35-year-old at the German Sports Press Ball in Frankfurt. Her first major goal is the Australian Open in Melbourne at the beginning of January. In preparation for this, she has entered the United Cup in Perth.
“I still have a few weeks before I go to Australia. Now it’s all about playing for points in training to get match practice,” said Kerber, who also admitted: “Of course it’s a cold start for me. I’ve never had such a long break before. I accept the challenge and am looking forward to it. “
A very exciting year
Kerber’s break began in the summer of 2022 and she became a mother for the first time at the end of February. Despite this short preparation, she was determined to return to the tennis court. “I love the sport and I missed it a lot,” she explained.
Highlights of her career so far have been her victories at the Australian Open and the US Open in 2016 and at Wimbledon in 2018. Next year will not only see the four Grand Slam tournaments, but also the Olympic Games in Paris. “That will be a very exciting year,” said the 2016 Olympic silver medallist.
Kerber would also be tempted to take part in the Billie Jean King Cup, the former FedCup, with the German tennis team again. The German women’s team will be the underdogs in the final round of the team competition next week. “I’m keeping my fingers crossed for them, wish them all the best and a sensation. “
