Angelique Kerber
Epitome of perseverance and determination
Angelique Kerber is a former World No. 1 tennis player renowned for a playing style built around anticipation, speed and strength.
When I look at that watch it reminds me really when I got it and why I got it and all my achievements I reached right now… It gives me the motivation to go on the court again and work hard.
Angelique Kerber
Adept on different courts
Angelique Kerber is a retired German player who captured three Grand Slam® singles titles and possessed the ability to excel on different playing surfaces.
2016: Career-defining year
Angelique Kerber’s tennis journey began in Germany, where she honed her skills from a young age.
Turning professional in 2003, she steadily climbed the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings, with her breakthrough coming in 2011 when she reached the semi-finals of the US Open. Kerber’s dedication paid off with a career-defining year in 2016 when she won her first Grand Slam® singles title at the Australian Open and claimed the crown at the US Open later in the year. At age 28, she became the oldest player to make her debut as World No. 1.
Kerber’s triumph at The Championships, Wimbledon, in 2018 not only completed her collection of Grand Slam® titles on two different playing surfaces but also solidified her status as one of the most versatile players of her generation. Between 2012 and 2018, she was a model of consistency, winning more matches than any other WTA player and finishing in the top 10 of the WTA Rankings for six years out of seven.
With 14 career singles titles, Kerber’s story serves as an inspiration to young athletes worldwide, proving that with determination and an unyielding spirit, it is possible to rise to the top of one’s field.
Angelique Kerber became a Rolex Testimonee in 2017.
