Angelique Kerber Announces Retirement after 2024 Olympics
Three-Time Grand Slam Champion to Step Away from Tennis
Kerber's Last Stand in Paris
Angelique Kerber, the former world No. 1, has announced that the 2024 Paris Olympics will be her final professional tennis tournament. The three-time Grand Slam champion made the announcement after defeating Petra Martic at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.
Kerber, 34, has had a successful career, winning three Grand Slam titles (the Australian Open in 2016, Wimbledon in 2018, and the US Open in 2016), a silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, and reaching the world No. 1 ranking in 2017. She has also been a consistent performer at the WTA Finals, reaching the final in 2016 and 2018.
In her announcement, Kerber said: "After much consideration, I have decided that the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris will be my last professional tennis tournament. It has been an incredible journey and I am so grateful for all the experiences and memories I have made along the way."
Kerber's decision to retire is a blow to the tennis world, but it is also a testament to her longevity and success. She has been a role model for many young players and her legacy will continue to inspire future generations.
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