Angelique Kerber Age, Wiki and Bio

Angelique Kerber

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional Tennis Player
NationalityGerman, Polish
Date of Birth18/01/1988
Age36 years
BirthplaceBremen, West Germany

Bio/Wiki

Real NameAngelique Kerber
NicknameKerber Baby
Zodiac sign/Sun signCapricorn

Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm
Weight65 kg
Eye ColorLight Blue
Hair ColorMedium Blonde

Personal Life

HometownKiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
ReligionNot Known
EthnicityMixed (Polish, German)
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Shopping
  • Dancing

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsNone

Family

FatherSlawomir Kerber
MotherBeata Kerber
Siblings
BrotherNone
SisterJessica Kerber
SpouseN/A
ChildrenNone

Career

Turned Pro2003
PlaysLeft-handed (two-handed backhand)
Coach/MentorWim Fissette (December 2017-Present)
Brands Sponsored
  • Adidas (Clothes)
  • Yonex (Racquets)
  • Porsche
  • Generali
  • Shiseido
  • Rolex
  • SAP
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • WTA Player of the Year: 2016
  • German Sportswoman of the Year: 2016
  • US Open Sportsmanship Award: 2016
  • ITF World Champion: 2016
  • World's second-highest-paid female athlete by Forbes: 2017
Tournaments
  • 2016 Summer Olympics: Silver Medal
  • 2016 Australian Open: Winner
  • 2016 US Open: Winner
  • 2018 Wimbledon: Winner

Favourites

Favourite Tennis PlayerSteffi Graf
Favourite MusicianLena Fischer
Favourite Food(s)
  • Vegemite
  • Tim Tams
Favourite CarPorsche
Favourite Football ClubFC Bayern München
Favourite Grand SlamAustralian Open
Favourite TournamentIndian Wells
Favourite Sport(s)
  • Swimming
  • Formula 1
  • Football

Style Quotient

Cars CollectionPorsche
Assets/PropertiesHouse in Puszczykowo, Poland
Money Factor
Salary (approx.)$5 Million
Net Worth (approx.)$25 Million

Some Lesser Known Facts

Angelique Kerber's smoking habits are unknown.
Angelique Kerber does consume alcohol.
She was born to a German father and a Polish mother, who currently manages her.
Angelique Kerber started playing tennis at just 3 years old.
At the young age of 15, in 2003, she turned professional.
In 2007, she made her Grand Slam debut at the French Open.
Her first Grand Slam victory came at the Australian Open against Maret Ani.
The 2011 season was a breakthrough for Angelique Kerber, where she reached the semi-finals of a Grand Slam for the first time.
In 2012, Kerber relocated to Puszczykowo, Poland, due to her maternal grandfather owning an indoor tennis facility there.
She won a silver medal at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics, representing Germany and losing to Monica Puig in the final.
Angelique Kerber claimed her first Grand Slam victory by defeating Serena Williams in the 2016 Australian Open final.
In the 2016 US Open, she won her second Grand Slam by defeating Karolína Plíšková in the final.
At Wimbledon 2016, she reached the finals but lost to Serena Williams in straight sets.
In the 2018 Wimbledon final, she beat Serena Williams in straight sets to claim her third Grand Slam title.
Although a citizen of Poland and Germany, Angelique Kerber identifies as German and represents Germany in her tennis career.
Angelique Kerber is naturally right-handed but plays tennis with her left hand.