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Angelique Kerber

Born
Jan 18, 1988age 38
height
5'8" (or 172 cm)
body type
Athletic
nationality
German

Career

Active 2003 – present

Biography

About Angelique Kerber

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Angelique Kerber is a German professional tennis player who reached world No. 1 and won three major singles titles. She claimed the Australian Open in 2016, the US Open in 2016, and Wimbledon in 2018. She also earned an Olympic silver medal for Germany at the 2016 Rio Games and finished that year as the world No. 1. Kerber turned professional in 2003, and her breakthrough came at the 2011 US Open, where she reached the semifinals as the world No. 92. She cracked the top 5 in 2012 and became the oldest player, at 28, to first reach the top ranking in September 2016. Over her career, she has won 14 WTA singles titles across all surfaces. Kerber is left-handed and athletic, with blonde hair and blue eyes. She stands 5'8" and weighs 150 lbs. Off the court, she is in a relationship with entrepreneur and fitness economist Franco Bianco. In August 2022, the couple announced they were expecting, and their daughter was born in February 2023. Their son arrived in June 2025. Kerber continues to compete on the tour while balancing family life. She has an Instagram following of 625k, where she shares moments from her career and personal life. Born on January 18, 1988, in Bremen, Germany, she remains one of the most accomplished German tennis players of her generation.

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Years Active
2003-present (started around 15 years old; 23 years active)
Birthplace
Bremen, Bremen, Germany
Ethnicity
Caucasian
Sexuality
Straight

Body

Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Blue
Weight
150 lbs (or 68 kg)

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Instagram Followers
625k (as of June 2026)

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How did Angelique Kerber achieve the world No. 1 ranking?

Kerber reached the top ranking on September 12, 2016, after winning two major titles that year (Australian Open and US Open) and an Olympic silver medal. At age 28, she was the oldest player to first become world No. 1, and she held the ranking for 34 weeks total.

What is Angelique Kerber's playing style?

Kerber is left-handed, which is relatively rare in professional tennis, and her athletic build supports a defensive, counterpunching style that helped her win titles on all surfaces.

How many children does Angelique Kerber have?

Kerber has two children with partner Franco Bianco: a daughter born in February 2023 and a son born in June 2025.

What is Angelique Kerber's background before her breakthrough?

Kerber turned professional at age 15 in 2003 and spent several years on the tour before her 2011 US Open semifinal run as the world No. 92, which was her breakthrough to prominence.

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