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"Still playing at 43 isn't exactly my plan": Angelique Kerber credits Venus Williams but won't follow same route in prolonging career
WTAMonday, 26 June 2023 at 22:30
Angelique Kerber highlighted Venus Williams' current moment but said it's not the path she expects to follow.
Former world No. 1 Angelique Kerber was recently interviewed by the German magazine Bild, where she commented on her future in tennis and took the opportunity to highlight what Venus Williams has achieved.
The American tennis player had a successful debut at the Birmingham Open, defeating Camila Giorgi, although she was eliminated in the second round of the tournament by the eventual champion Jelena Ostapenko.
"Hats off to what (Venus) does. She still has that passion, but still playing at 43 isn't exactly my plan. So probably more as a coach, although it's still a bit early for such considerations, as my goals now are I'll see what my role in tennis will be like later, but probably not as an active player at 43," Kerber said.
The 35-year-old tennis player has won three Grand Slam titles (Australian Open and US Open in 2016, Wimbledon in 2018). Her last appearance on the tour was precisely at the grass-court Grand Slam in 2022, where she reached the third round and was eliminated by Elise Mertens. Kerber then took a break due to her pregnancy.
"I have high expectations of myself, that hasn't changed. On the other hand, I'm also aware of how long the road back can be, I don't want to come back just to play. That would be the wrong attitude, I don't have to prove anything to him anymore nobody," Kerber said.
"That's why I'm taking my time now to get in shape. I could probably play Wimbledon and the US Open this year, but not at the level I imagine. The goal is Grand Slam tournaments, that's what I'm working for. And of course the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris," she concluded.
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