Angelique Kerber has been the best German player on the WTA tour in the past 15 years. She became the World No. 1 in September 2016 and held the top spot for a total of 34 weeks. She is only the second German player after Steffi Graf to hold the women's No. 1 ranking in professional tennis.
Born on January 18, 1988, in Bremen, Germany, Angelique Kerber began playing tennis at the age of three. She turned pro in 2003 and made her Grand Slam debut at the 2007 French Open. Kerber has won 14 WTA singles titles in her career so far.
After announcing news of her pregnancy in August 2022, Kerber took a one and a half year break from tennis. She made her return on the WTA tour at the 2024 United Cup, where she helped Team Germany win the tournament. After a rough start to the year, "Angie" roared back to form at the Indian Wells Masters - defeating the likes of Jelena Ostapenko. Before the commencement of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Kerber announced that she would retire from tennis after the Olympics.
| Name: | Angelique Kerber |
| Net worth: | $30 million |
| Age: | 36 years old (January 18, 1988) |
| Nationality: | German |
| Residence: | Puszczykowo, Poland |
| Marital Status: | Unmarried |
| Source of Wealth: | Tennis, Endorsements |
| Endorsements: | Adidas, Yonex, Porsche, Rolex, NetJets, Generali, SAP |
Angelique Kerber Grand Slams
Angelique Kerber has won three Grand Slam singles titles in her career so far, including the 2016 Australian Open, the 2016 US Open and the 2018 Wimbledon. She won her first major title at the Australian Open in 2016, where she defeated defending champion and former World No. 1 Serena Williams in the final. She became the first German to win a singles major since 1999.
Kerber's second Grand Slam title came at the US Open in 2016, where she defeated Karolina Pliskova in the final, in a close three-set match. After winning the US Open, she became the World No. 1. Her third Grand Slam title came at Wimbledon in 2018, where she defeated Serena Williams in straight sets in the final. With her victory over Serena Williams, she became the only player to defeat her in multiple Grand Slam finals besides Venus Williams.
The French Open remains the only Grand Slam that Kerber has not won yet; however, she has reached the quarterfinals at Roland Garros twice in 2012 and 2018. In Grand Slam doubles, Kerber has never moved past the third round.
How Many Titles Does Angelique Kerber Have?
Angelique Kerber has won 14 WTA singles titles in her career so far. She won her first WTA singles title in 2012 at the Open GDF Suez, where she defeated top seed Maria Sharapova in the quarterfinal and Marion Bartoli in the final. 2015 was one of the best seasons for Kerber, as she won four titles. Her last WTA tour title at the Strasbourg Open in 2022.
FAQs on Has Angelique Kerber Ever Won a Grand Slam
A. Angelique Kerber is not married, she is currently in a relationship with Franco Bianco.
A. Franco Bianco is the father of Angelique Kerber's baby.
A. Angelique Kerber has won three Grand Slams to date – the 2016 Australian Open, the 2016 US Open and the 2018 Wimbledon.
A. No, Angelique Kerber has not retired from tennis yet.
A. Angelique Kerber is 36 years old, as of 2024. She was born on January 18, 1988.
