Three-time grand slam champion and former world primary Angelique Kerber tells DPA she is wanting ahead to motherhood however on the identical anticipates her return to the courts after giving delivery in spring.
Three-time grand slam champion Angelique Kerber goals to return to motion as quickly as doable after giving delivery in spring, saying she misses the feelings within the sport and nonetheless has targets.
Germany’s Kerber, 34, informed DPA that whereas she was enthusiastic about turning into a mom and all that comes with it she additionally anticipated her return to the courts.
“I love my sport, the routine on the tour, the thrill and the emotions in the matches,” Kerber mentioned.
“I miss that already. That’s why I want to come back. I still have goals and I want to feel those emotions on the court again.”
Former world primary Kerber has not performed since Wimbledon and introduced her being pregnant shortly earlier than the US Open.
Kerber has mentioned she desires to play on the 2024 Olympics in Paris, having received a silver medal in 2016 on the Rio Games.
She has recommended she hopes to return to motion by subsequent 12 months’s US Open however informed DPA she would not need to set a comeback date.
“For me, it is clear that I will only return to the tour when I am fit and feel ready. That’s why I don’t put myself under pressure by setting a date,” she mentioned.
“But it is also clear that I want to get back into the game as soon as possible.”
Kerber mentioned she has additionally already talked to different moms on the tour, reminiscent of Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka, on how you can mix household and sport whereas on the street.
“Both have shown how to be successful on the tour even with children. In general terms, I got advice from friends that it only works with a lot of support from the entourage and that planning ahead is important when travelling,” Kerber mentioned.
Balancing work and household is an enormous problem. My want is to accommodate each. But after all, I additionally see how tough that may be. I should make my very own expertise and take it because it comes.”
