Angelique Kerber is one of the few WTA stars who could match the great Serena Williams shot for shot, in the latter’s prime. Born on January 18, 1988, in Bremen, Germany, Kerber is a former World No. 1, who held the top spot for 34 weeks. Besides being a three-time Grand Slam champion, having won the Australian Open (2016), US Open (2016), and Wimbledon (2018), “Angie” has also reached the final of WTA Finals, and has an Olympic silver medal to her name.
After turning pro in 2003, Angelique Kerber began gaining prominence in the 2010s. When she achieved the No.1 ranking in 2016, Kerber became the oldest-ever player to achieve the top spot. In 2012, the German veteran won her first title and broke into the top-5.
Since she isn’t the strongest player out there, Kerber is predominantly a defensive baseliner, and relies on a proactive counter-attacking approach. She has phenomenal court coverage, and sound technique. As of May 2024, Angelique Kerber is being coached by Torben Beltz. Before the commencement of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Kerber announced that she would retire from tennis after the Olympics.
Angelique Kerber Birthplace
Angelique Kerber was born in 1988, in Bremen, West Germany.
Angelique Kerber was born in West Germany, and grew up in Kiel. She began playing tennis at the age of three. Currently, the German resides in Puszczykowo, Poland.
Angelique Kerber Family Background
Angelique Kerber was born to parents Beata and Slawomir Kerber. Interestingly, Kerber’s mother Beata is also reportedly her manager. “Angie” started playing the sport when she was three years old, and was a left-handed player from the beginning, despite being right-handed otherwise. Her parents are of Polish descent, but brought Kerber up in Germany. Additionally, Kerber also has a sister named Jessica.
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Angelique Kerber Daughter
In 2023, Angelique Kerber gave birth to a daughter named Liana. She welcomed her baby girl on February 25, 2023. Kerber made the announcement on social media, stating, “Welcome to our family Liana 25.02.2023. Having you with us is the most beautiful and overwhelming feeling we could have ever imagined.”
Angelique Kerber Partner
Angelique Kerber’s partner, and the father of her child, is Franco Bianco. Although there is no official confirmation of his age, Bianco is rumored to be in his mid-late 30s as of 2024. He is an entrepreneur, and the managing director of the sporting facility in Konigstein im Taunus.
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