2024-07-29 01:49:18
After the Olympic Games, Angelique Kerber is ending her career. A decision that is causing great emotions, and not only for the tennis player.
“Before the Olympic Games begin, I can already say that I will never forget Paris 2024 because it will be my last professional tournament as a tennis player,” said Angelique Kerber on Instagram a few days ago. At the age of 36, she is turning her back on professional sport.
This decision was anything but easy for Angelique Kerber. “Quite simply because I love the sport with all my heart and am grateful for the memories and opportunities it has given me,” she described her emotional chaos on her social media channel. Now her sister Jessica Kerber is also struggling with her emotions.
On Saturday, Angelique Kerber started the Olympic Games in Paris with a win. The three-time Grand Slam tournament winner beat Japan’s Naomi Osaka 7:5, 6:3. She then celebrated in the floodlights and blew hand kisses to the spectators on site.
Scenes that not only touched her fans deeply. Jessica, the athlete’s sister, also found moving words on Instagram: “Emotional and pure goosebumps – these are exactly the words that come to mind when I think of your last official tournament,” she writes.
She also published a photo that shows the women from behind. The two have their arms around each other and are forming a heart with their hands. Jessica Kerber can hardly believe that in just a few days an “era will come to an end”.
“Tennis was not only your life, but also an integral part of my life, with all its positive and negative sides,” she continues. Jessica Kerber is proud that she was able to accompany her family member’s career from the very beginning – “from your first steps on the court to your greatest successes.” Her sister has always shown dedication and ambition. At her last tournament, she should enjoy the “last steps on the court” to the fullest.
Jessica Kerber has little to do with tennis professionally: she has been working as a beauty consultant for 13 years. She also deals with personal development issues. “My passion lies in helping people to develop more awareness and connection, and to live their perfect beauty inside and out,” says her homepage. The beautician also shares insights into her life on her Instagram profile; over 2,000 people follow her.
Angelique Kerber also trusts her sister’s expertise. “My appearance is important to me. When I’m at home, I go to my sister for a manicure and pedicure,” she revealed in a “Gala” interview in 2018. The siblings’ relationship is considered to be close.