Kerber stresses that her “heart is also in tennis” and hopes that she has “space” with her motherhood

BAD HOMBURG (GERMANY), 24 May. (DPA/EP) –

The German tennis player Angelique Kerber, former number one in the world and winner of three ‘Grand Slams’, has shown her desire to return to the WTA circuit after becoming a mother, since her “heart is also set in tennis” and considers that there may be ” space” for sport and motherhood in her life.

Despite the fact that she has not played since Wimbledon 2022, the German does not lose sight of the professional circuit. “My heart is also set on tennis in this new stage of my life. And I hope there is room for both in my life,” she declared on the website of the Bad Homburg tournament, of which she is an ambassador.

Kerber does not set an exact date for her return, but she wants to do it when she feels that she is competitive again and is in good shape. “One thing is for sure: I will not play tournaments just to train, but I will give myself the necessary time until I feel ready,” she stated.

Regarding motherhood, she stressed that she has gotten rid of “bad habits” much faster than she expected, because the situation “demanded it” and has allowed her to evolve. “During this phase, you learn a lot about yourself and discover new facets. It’s an exciting time,” she concluded.