Serena Williams has had a long career in which many have come and challenged her, and some have gotten the better of her. Former World No. 1 Angelique Kerber was a late bloomer as she started challenging for Grand Slams in her late 20s in 2016. Fast forward to 2021, and she is the proud holder of three Grand Slams out of which two have come against Serena. 2016 was a dream year for Kerber. She reached three Grand Slam finals, winning two and losing one. Against Serena, she won the Australian Open [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/australian-open/] final but lost the Wimbledon final. But in 2018, she got her revenge on Serena as she beat her in the Wimbledon final to win the prestigious Grand Slam. Kerber revealed the magnitude of the victory. Angelique Kerber Serena Williams [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210208082322/2021-02-08T024350Z_322099456_UP1EH2807L2JO_RTRMADP_3_TENNIS-AUSOPEN.jpg]Angelique Kerber in action during her first round match against Bernarda Pera of the U.S. REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake Kerber said, “It was a huge win and for me, it was more like getting a second chance to playing the Wimbledon final and then also against Serena. That was for me the day I remember. I was so nervous because I knew okay maybe I will never play the final again it’s my second final and let’s put everything what I have for this match. And I was more like I was thinking the whole day before about the final in Australia where I beat her.” REDEMPTION FOR ANGELIQUE KERBER AGAINST SERENA WILLIAMS IN WIMBLEDON 2018 Kerber [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/angelique-kerber/] revealed her game plan for the 2018 final, and she reminded everybody of her attacking instinct that earned a runaway 6-3, 6-3 victory against Serena [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/serena-williams/]. She said, “And also what’s happened after I was more prepared because I knew what’s happened after the final I was more like okay let’s take your second chance, let’s try to play your own game, be aggressive and go for it. I was not more like waiting or like being defensive… [I was] trying to take the match in my hand and trying to win it by myself and not waiting that Serena’s maybe missing the balls, so that was the goal for the match.” Incidentally, the 2018 Wimbledon [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/wimbledon-championships/] final started Serena’s Grand Slam final curse. Since then, the American has played three finals and lost all of them. Kerber’s victory was certainly one of the most unexpected and aggressive displays against Serena. French Open 2021 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wta-tennis-news-coach-patrick-mouratoglou-reveals-serena-williams-schedule-ahead-of-french-open-2021/] 

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<h2 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc" style="text-align: left"><b>Angelique Kerber: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, and more</b></h2>
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<h2 style="text-align: center">Who is Angelique Kerber?</h2>
German professional tennis player Angelique Kerber has achieved the highest point of her career with the world No. 1 ranking in singles for a total of 34 weeks. She has clinched three Major titles, triumphing at the 2016 Australian Open, the 2016 US Open, and the 2018 Wimbledon Championships. She also has an Olympic silver medal to her name.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Angelique Kerberâ€™s early life</b></h2>
Kerber was born on January 18, 1988, in Bremen, Germany, to Polish parents, SÅ‚awomir Kerber and Beata. She has a sister named Jessica. She was raised in Kiel where her family resided in an apartment within a training academy where her parents were employed. She began playing tennis at the age of three and later transitioned to the junior circuit. Despite being naturally right-handed, Kerber plays tennis with her left hand.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Angelique Kerberâ€™s personal life</b></h2>
In 2023, Angelique Kerber gave birth to her first child, a daughter, with her partner, Franco Bianco.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Angelique Kerberâ€™s net worth 2024</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: left">Angelique Kerber has an estimated net worth of $30 million. Her main sources of income are her tennis prize money and endorsement agreements. As reported by the WTA website, she has amassed over $32.1 million in prize earnings throughout her career. As of March 2024, she ranks as the eighth-highest prize money earner in WTA tour history.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Angelique Kerberâ€™s career</b></h2>
In the year 2011, she reached the last four at the US Open and was ranked World Number 34 after the event. Kerber won her first title in 2012 at <strong>Open GDF Suez, </strong>where she defeated <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marion_Bartoli" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marion Bartoli</a> in the final.

In 2012, Kerber also reached the Wimbledon semi-final and later rose to no. 5 in the world. She won four WTA titles in 2015. The year 2016 showered prosperity over the German's career.

She defeated Serena Williams in the final of the <strong>Australian Open</strong> and brought home her first Grand Slam title. Also, she reached a career-high ranking of world number two after the Melbourne Major.

At the Rio Games, she achieved a S<strong>ilver Medal, </strong>losing to Monica Puig in the Gold Medal match.

Soon after the Olympics she picked up the <strong>US Open title</strong> and claimed the world number one spot.

In 2018, she defeated <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/serena-williams/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Serena Williams</a> again in a major final and claimed her first <strong>Wimbledon</strong> title.

In 2019, she reached the finals at the Hopman Cup, Indian Wells, and Eastbourne. Towards the end of the season, Kerber was erratic as she concluded her season without a title and a leg injury. Also, she was ranked year-end world number 20.
<p class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc">However, Kerber's struggles continued in 2020. She participated in the Australian Open and US Open in the season marred by the pandemic, and she lost in the fourth round in both events. She then lost in the opening round of the Italian Open.</p>

<h2 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc" style="text-align: center"><strong>Angelique Kerber's p</strong><b>artnerships and endorsements</b></h2>
Angelique Kerber is the global ambassador of Stuttgart car manufacturer Porsche. Her sports gear is sponsored by Adidas and she uses the rackets by Yonex. She is also a UNICEF ambassador. Kerber's other endorsements include Generali, Ole Lynggaard, coffee brand Lavazza, NetJets airlines, and Rose.
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<h2 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc" style="text-align: center"><b>Angelique Kerberâ€™s partnerships and endorsements</b></h2>
Kerber was named as the children's charity UNICEF ambassador. She supports the children in Africa and Yemen affected by famine.

She has also participated in various fund-raising tennis matches from time to time, to help the needy.
<h2 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc" style="text-align: center"><strong>Angelique Kerber's records</strong></h2>
<p class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc">Kerber boasts an impressive record with 14 career singles titles, notably securing three Grand Slam singles championships at the 2016 Australian Open, 2016 US Open, and 2018 Wimbledon Championships. Her versatility is evident in her triumphs across different playing surfaces, including hard, clay, and grass courts. Additionally, she reached the final of the 2016 Wimbledon Championships and clinched a silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. On September 12, 2016, Kerber achieved a career milestone by ascending to the world No. 1 ranking for the first time.</p>

Angelique Kerber

Angelique Kerber: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, and more Who is Angelique Kerber? German professional tennis player Angelique Kerber has achieved the highest point of her career with the world No. 1 ranking in singles for a total of 34 weeks. She has clinched three Major titles, triumphing at the 2016 Australian Open, the 2016 US Open, and the 2018 Wimbledon Championships. She also has an Olympic silver medal to her name. Angelique Kerberâ€™s early life Kerber was born on January 18, 1988, in Bremen, Germany, to Polish parents, SÅ‚awomir Kerber and Beata. She has a sister named Jessica. She was raised in Kiel where her family resided in an apartment within a training academy where her parents were employed. She began playing tennis at the age of three and later transitioned to the junior circuit. Despite being naturally right-handed, Kerber plays tennis with her left hand. Angelique Kerberâ€™s personal life In 2023, Angelique Kerber gave birth to her first child, a daughter, with her partner, Franco Bianco. Angelique Kerberâ€™s net worth 2024 Angelique Kerber has an estimated net worth of $30 million. Her main sources of income are her tennis prize money and endorsement agreements. As reported by the WTA website, she has amassed over $32.1 million in prize earnings throughout her career. As of March 2024, she ranks as the eighth-highest prize money earner in WTA tour history. Angelique Kerberâ€™s career In the year 2011, she reached the last four at the US Open and was ranked World Number 34 after the event. Kerber won her first title in 2012 at Open GDF Suez, where she defeated Marion Bartoli in the final. In 2012, Kerber also reached the Wimbledon semi-final and later rose to no. 5 in the world. She won four WTA titles in 2015. The year 2016 showered prosperity over the German&#8217;s career. She defeated Serena Williams in the final of the Australian Open and brought home her first Grand Slam title. Also, she reached a career-high ranking of world number two after the Melbourne Major. At the Rio Games, she achieved a Silver Medal, losing to Monica Puig in the Gold Medal match. Soon after the Olympics she picked up the US Open title and claimed the world number one spot. In 2018, she defeated Serena Williams again in a major final and claimed her first Wimbledon title. In 2019, she reached the finals at the Hopman Cup, Indian Wells, and Eastbourne. Towards the end of the season, Kerber was erratic as she concluded her season without a title and a leg injury. Also, she was ranked year-end world number 20. However, Kerber&#8217;s struggles continued in 2020. She participated in the Australian Open and US Open in the season marred by the pandemic, and she lost in the fourth round in both events. She then lost in the opening round of the Italian Open. Angelique Kerber&#8217;s partnerships and endorsements Angelique Kerber is the global ambassador of Stuttgart car manufacturer Porsche. Her sports gear is sponsored by Adidas and she uses the rackets by Yonex. She is also a UNICEF ambassador. Kerber&#8217;s other endorsements include Generali, Ole Lynggaard, coffee brand Lavazza, NetJets airlines, and Rose. via Reuters Angelique Kerberâ€™s partnerships and endorsements Kerber was named as the children&#8217;s charity UNICEF ambassador. She supports the children in Africa and Yemen affected by famine. She has also participated in various fund-raising tennis matches from time to time, to help the needy. Angelique Kerber&#8217;s records Kerber boasts an impressive record with 14 career singles titles, notably securing three Grand Slam singles championships at the 2016 Australian Open, 2016 US Open, and 2018 Wimbledon Championships. Her versatility is evident in her triumphs across different playing surfaces, including hard, clay, and grass courts. Additionally, she reached the final of the 2016 Wimbledon Championships and clinched a silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. On September 12, 2016, Kerber achieved a career milestone by ascending to the world No. 1 ranking for the first time.

“Maybe I Will Never Play the Final Again”: Angelique Kerber Recalls Biggest Win Against Serena Williams

Redemption for Angelique Kerber against Serena Williams in Wimbledon 2018