New York
Reached the US Open semifinals while ranked No. 92.
Angelique Kerber used left-handed angles and explosive counterattack to turn hard-earned consistency into a remarkable championship peak.
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Origin
and identity
Angelique Kerber used left-handed angles and explosive counterattack to turn hard-earned consistency into a remarkable championship peak.
Kerber's low, balanced hitting position and court coverage allowed her to redirect powerful attacks. A 2011 US Open semifinal announced her potential; the major breakthrough came five years later.
In 2016 she won the Australian Open and US Open, took Olympic silver and reached No. 1. Wimbledon in 2018 added a third major, again defeating Serena Williams in a championship match.
A defining
career arc
Reached the US Open semifinals while ranked No. 92.
Defeated Serena Williams in the Australian Open final.
Won the US Open and rose to No. 1.
Beat Serena Williams for her third major singles title.
Completed
milestones
Australian Open, US Open and Wimbledon.
Completed career ranking total.
Completed WTA career tally.
Rio 2016 women's singles.
These are completed, source-backed milestones; changing live totals are intentionally excluded.
In 2016 she won the Australian Open and US Open, took Olympic silver and reached No. 1. Wimbledon in 2018 added a third major, again defeating Serena Williams in a championship match.
Editorial
references
Editorial facts and completed milestones last reviewed on September 26, 2026. This independent tribute does not imply endorsement.