Dutch tennis player Kiki Bertens unfortunately announced her retirement from professional tennis in 2021. However, the Dutch former professional recently announced a positive development in her personal life. Kiki announced via Instagram that she is pregnant and ready to welcome a new member of her family. The retired Dutch player got married to physiotherapist Remko de Rijke on 30 November 2019. Kiki Bertens [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kiki-bertens/] has been in a relationship with her husband for a long time. On November 2, 2018, Kiki posted on social media that she was engaged to Remko, along with a picture of the couple. Reportedly, Remko proposed to Kiki in Bali, Indonesia. Read more: “My Body Is Old Now”: Andy Murray Makes Honest Admission After Record-Breaking Battle Against Frances Tiafoe [https://www.essentiallysports.com/atp-tennis-news-my-body-is-old-now-andy-murray-makes-honest-admission-after-record-breaking-battle-against-frances-tiafoe/] KIKI BERTENS IS EXPECTING GOOD NEWS IN APRIL 2022 She put up a post with the caption [https://www.instagram.com/p/CVe2DK0tg7y/?utm_medium=share_sheet], “big adventures start small. #babyiscoming.” The birth of her child is due in April next year. The couple posed in the picture on a beach and on the sand was written, “April 2022” enclosed in a heart. It was only in June this year when the Dutch player decided to end her career. Her body was not cooperating and the Achilles’ injury was still continuing to hamper her progress. Kiki has won 10 titles in her career and registered a career high singles ranking of World No. 4. She is by far the most successful Dutch player to ever play on the WTA tour. She bowed out of the sport after losing in the second round in the doubles at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. Watch This Story: How Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, and Others Travel [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/how-roger-federer-rafael-nadal-novak-djokovic-serena-williams-naomi-osaka-and-other-tennis-stars-travel-wta-atp-news/] Kiki Bertens [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1138938262.jpg]STUTTGART, GERMANY – APRIL 23: Kiki Bertens of Netherlands looks dejected during day 2 of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix at Porsche-Arena on April 23, 2019 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images) Well, now that she has settled into life post tennis, we wish her the very best in all her endeavors in life. It will be an amazing moment when she becomes a mother later in April. It’s always wonderful to see players content in their lives post-retirement. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/who-is-kiki-bertens-husband-remko-de-rijke/] 

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<h3 class="p1">Kiki Bertens 2021: Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements</h3>
The highest-ranked Dutch tennis player ever, Kiki Bertens was born in Wateringen, Netherlands. She began playing tennis at the age of six. She is regarded as a clay-court specialist and is currently the WTA world no. 10. Bertens is coached by Elise Tamaela.


[caption id="attachment_393579" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-393579" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200928195948/2020-09-28T122612Z_362963294_UP1EG9S0YJOS6_RTRMADP_3_TENNIS-FRENCHOPEN.jpg" alt="Kiki Bertens in her first round match in the French Open 2020" width="1920" height="1313" /> Netherlands' Kiki Bertens reacts during her first round match against Ukraine's Katarina Zavatska REUTERS/Charles Platiau[/caption]
<h3 class="p1">On-court Achievements </h3>
Kiki won her first WTA title in Fes, Morocco. Prior to WTA Morocco, she did not win a main draw match. En route to the title, she defeated the fifth seed, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/simona-halep/">Simona Halep</a>. 
The six-feet tall Dutchwoman, Bertens reached the semifinals at French Open 2016. During the semifinals, she was suffering from a calf injury and she fell to the eventual champion, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/serena-williams/">Serena Williams</a>. 
In 2018, she had an impressive run on the hard courts of Montreal, Canada. Later, Kiki Bertens defeated the top ten players like <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/caroline-wozniacki/">Wozniacki</a>, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/elina-svitolina/">Svitolina</a>, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/petra-kvitova/">Kvitova</a>, and Halep and won the biggest title of her career at Cincinnati Open.
Before that, she reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon. That year Bertens also made a debut in the top-ten rankings and reached the semifinals at WTA Finals. Also, she was announced as the “Most Improved Player of the Year” by WTA. 
In 2019, Kiki defeated the World Number three, Halep in the Madrid Open finals in her second consecutive final in the Spanish capital. Over there she defeated four former Grand Slam champions and she became the first woman to win Madrid without dropping a set.


[caption id="attachment_399600" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-399600" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201004160419/2020-10-04T093621Z_1667931887_UP1EGA40QOLZP_RTRMADP_3_TENNIS-FRENCHOPEN.jpg" alt="Kiki Bertens at the French open 2020" width="1920" height="1292" /> Netherlands' Kiki Bertens in action during her fourth round match against Italy's Martina Trevisan REUTERS/Charles Platiau[/caption]
Also in 2019, Bertens reached her career-high ranking of World Number four. She has won 10 WTA singles titles and ten doubles titles so far.

<h3>Kiki Bertens' form ahead of the 2021 season</h3>
Bertens won the St. Petersburg Open in 2020 for her 10th WTA singles title. She also reached the Round of 16 at both the Australian Open and French Open.

READ MORE - <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/who-is-kiki-bertens-husband-remko-de-rijke/">Who Is Kiki Bertens’ Husband Remko De Rijke?</a>
<h3>Kiki Bertens: Net worth 2021</h3>
With her tennis racquet, she has <a href="https://www.wtatennis.com/players/314584/kiki-bertens" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">earned</a> $11,425,132 so far. Her net worth is estimated to be over $2 million.

<h3 class="p1">Kiki Bertens’ Endorsements 2021</h3>
Bertens uses Wilson Blade 98S BOLD Racquet and she wears FILA apparels. She had endorsement deals with Virtuoos and Mizuno Europe.
Apart from FILA and Wilson, ehealth88 is also one of her <a href="http://www.kikibertens.nl/partners/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">partners</a>. 

<h3>Foundation and charity</h3>
In 2020, Kiki co-authored a <a href="https://www.wtatennis.com/news/1692925/bertens-presents-tennis-with-kiki-book-for-charity" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">book</a> to inspire young kids to take up tennis. The proceeds of the book went for the benefit of young tennis players who did not have enough funds to play tennis.
<h3>How to contact Kiki Bertens?</h3>
<a href="https://twitter.com/kikibertens" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kikibertens/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>
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29
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Wateringen, Netherlands
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Kiki Bertens

Kiki Bertens 2021: Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements The highest-ranked Dutch tennis player ever, Kiki Bertens was born in Wateringen, Netherlands. She began playing tennis at the age of six. She is regarded as a clay-court specialist and is currently the WTA world no. 10. Bertens is coached by Elise Tamaela. Netherlands&#8217; Kiki Bertens reacts during her first round match against Ukraine&#8217;s Katarina Zavatska REUTERS/Charles Platiau On-court Achievements  Kiki won her first WTA title in Fes, Morocco. Prior to WTA Morocco, she did not win a main draw match. En route to the title, she defeated the fifth seed, Simona Halep.  The six-feet tall Dutchwoman, Bertens reached the semifinals at French Open 2016. During the semifinals, she was suffering from a calf injury and she fell to the eventual champion, Serena Williams.  In 2018, she had an impressive run on the hard courts of Montreal, Canada. Later, Kiki Bertens defeated the top ten players like Wozniacki, Svitolina, Kvitova, and Halep and won the biggest title of her career at Cincinnati Open. Before that, she reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon. That year Bertens also made a debut in the top-ten rankings and reached the semifinals at WTA Finals. Also, she was announced as the “Most Improved Player of the Year” by WTA.  In 2019, Kiki defeated the World Number three, Halep in the Madrid Open finals in her second consecutive final in the Spanish capital. Over there she defeated four former Grand Slam champions and she became the first woman to win Madrid without dropping a set. Netherlands&#8217; Kiki Bertens in action during her fourth round match against Italy&#8217;s Martina Trevisan REUTERS/Charles Platiau Also in 2019, Bertens reached her career-high ranking of World Number four. She has won 10 WTA singles titles and ten doubles titles so far. Kiki Bertens&#8217; form ahead of the 2021 season Bertens won the St. Petersburg Open in 2020 for her 10th WTA singles title. She also reached the Round of 16 at both the Australian Open and French Open. READ MORE &#8211; Who Is Kiki Bertens’ Husband Remko De Rijke? Kiki Bertens: Net worth 2021 With her tennis racquet, she has earned $11,425,132 so far. Her net worth is estimated to be over $2 million. Kiki Bertens’ Endorsements 2021 Bertens uses Wilson Blade 98S BOLD Racquet and she wears FILA apparels. She had endorsement deals with Virtuoos and Mizuno Europe. Apart from FILA and Wilson, ehealth88 is also one of her partners.  Foundation and charity In 2020, Kiki co-authored a book to inspire young kids to take up tennis. The proceeds of the book went for the benefit of young tennis players who did not have enough funds to play tennis. How to contact Kiki Bertens? Twitter, Instagram   Age  29   Residence  Wateringen, Netherlands   Nationality  Dutch   Endorsements  Wilson, FILA, ehealth88

NEW MEMBER! Kiki Bertens Jumps to New Venture of Life Following Her Retirement From Tennis

Kiki Bertens is expecting good news in April 2022