Angelique Kerber eyes Olympics medal with Alexander Zverev as she gears up for 2024 season post her pregnancy break
Angelique Kerber eyes gold at the Paris Olympics as she gears up for a possible return to professional tennis.
Angelique Kerber (Via tennis.com)
Former top-ranked German player Angelique Kerber revealed her desire to come back on the court while eyeing the Olympics before she makes a possible retirement. She wants to participate in the 2023 Olympics alongside Alexander Zverev and hopefully get a chance to win a medal for her country.
For the uninitiated, the former World No. 1 and 3-time Grand Slam title champion has been out of tennis since the summer of 2022 due to her pregnancy and has since taken her time to get back to action.
She reckons that she is fit to play but is still unsure about her return. However, the tennis professional recently revealed her desire to be a flagbearer for her country in Paris and win a few medals like that.
It would be indescribable for any athlete to walk in with the German flag, and it's also a dream of mine.Said the former world number 1 in a recent interview via the Australian Press.
At the age of 35, Kerber looks to follow in the footsteps of the legendary Serena Williams and possibly win a Grand Slam at this age like the American once did after giving birth to Olympia. As of now, the former World No. 1 is also on the list of players who are looking to make a comeback in 2024, and fans will be eager to witness her return after a couple of years.
Angelique Kerber looks to make a return at the Hamburg European Open
German tennis player and mother Angelique Kerber has officially revealed her plans to play at the Hamburg European Open taking place in her home nation.
The 2018 Wimbledon champion had earlier revealed she would play at the United Cup in Australia, where she will make her comeback by playing both singles and doubles tournaments, and the 35-year-old is surely elated about her return.
Very much! When we meet in Australia, we will definitely talk about it.Said Kerber in the interview.
After she made headlines by announcing her pregnancy, the former World No. 1 had been out of the game but always wanted to come back, and now she is a step closer to making a return to the court.
Fans will be eager to witness how the 35-year-old gains momentum after a 2-year break. Kerber also set her sights on the Olympics, and only time will tell if she can play for her country before her possible retirement.
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