Angelique Kerber follows suit with Andy Murray in announcing retirement from tennis after 2024 Paris Olympics

Kerber was the silver medalist at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Angelique Kerber follows suit with Andy Murray in announcing retirement from tennis after 2024 Paris Olympics

Angelique Kerber of Germany (Image via Imago)

Three-time singles Grand Slam champion and Rio Olympic silver medalist, Germany’s Angelique Kerber has announced that the 2024 Paris Olympics will be her last-ever tennis tournament. The 36-year-old followed suit with British tennis ace Andy Murray who also announced recently that he will retire after the Games in Paris.

Kerber took to social media to announce her decision to retire from professional tennis after she was done representing her country at the Games. She shared a long post on Instagram on Thursday to confirm the news piece. The German ace said that the Olympics will always be special for her as they depict different stages of her career.

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She also said that while the decision to retire has been made already, she is finding it tough to make peace with it. Kerber then expressed her love and gratitude to the sport.

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Before the Olympics begin, I can already say that I will never forget #Paris2024, 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.
Angelique Kerber wrote in her post on Instagram.

Versatile Angelique Kerber will be missed

Angelique Kerber has been one of the most versatile players on the WTA tour. Having clinched three of the four Grand Slam titles, the German ace proved that she could adapt to any condition. The 36-year-old also boasts impressive career stats.

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Angelique Kerber (Image via Imago)

Kerber finished her career with 14 WTA tournament wins and spent 34 weeks atop the rankings. She is one of only nine women to take home more than $30 million in prize money. Her record of 680-377 works out to a stellar winning percentage of .643. 

While the German ace was good on all three surfaces, she enjoyed playing on grass and numbers don’t lie. Kerber had a win/loss record of 84-34 on grass. Also, from 2012 to 2018, Kerber won more matches than any other WTA Tour player and finished in the top 10 in six of seven years.

Now, that she has decided to call it quits, Kerber will certainly be missed. Nevertheless, the German ace has a chance to finish her career on a high as she competes at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Kerber will open her campaign against Naomi Osaka.

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