Former WTA World No. 1 Angelique Kerber has shared heartwarming news with her fans—she is expecting her second child! The three-time Grand Slam champion, who officially retired from professional tennis after the 2024 Olympics, took to Instagram to make the announcement.
“Counting down the days for someone special to arrive in our family ❤️🍼🐣.”
The tennis community quickly flooded her post with congratulations and warm wishes, including messages from fellow mothers on the WTA Tour.
Tennis Stars Celebrate Kerber’s Pregnancy Announcement
Belinda Bencic, who recently won the 2025 Abu Dhabi Open after returning from maternity leave, responded with a heart emoji, celebrating Kerber’s news.
Caroline Wozniacki, a former Australian Open champion who also took time off to have children before making a surprise return to the WTA Tour, replied with three heart emojis.
Meanwhile, Ana Ivanovic, a former French Open champion and one of Kerber’s longtime rivals, shared her excitement:
“So happy for you! 😍 Can’t wait for the arrival 👶🏼❤️.”
Kerber’s Legacy: A Career of Grand Slam Glory
Kerber, who turned 37 last month, retired in 2024 after an emotional quarterfinal run at the Paris Olympics, where she lost in a nail-biting tiebreaker to eventual gold medalist Qinwen Zheng. It was a fitting farewell for the German, who previously won an Olympic silver medal in 2016.
Her career highlights include:
🏆 2016 Australian Open Champion (Defeated Serena Williams)
🏆 2016 US Open Champion
🏆 2018 Wimbledon Champion (Defeated Serena Williams again)
🥈 2016 Olympic Silver Medalist
Kerber took her first maternity leave in 2023, welcoming a baby daughter, before making a brief return to the WTA Tour in 2024. However, with her second pregnancy, it appears unlikely that she will attempt another comeback.
A New Chapter for Kerber
While some players like Bencic and Wozniacki have successfully returned to the tour post-maternity, Kerber seems content with retirement. The German star had the rare chance to end her career on a high, playing competitively at the Olympics and enjoying one final deep run on the biggest stage.
With her remarkable career behind her, Kerber now steps into the next phase of life—as a mother of two, embracing the joys of family while leaving behind a lasting legacy in tennis.
Congratulations, Angelique! 🎉👶❤️
