Angelique Kerber reflects on tennis retirement and life after sport

Former professional tennis player Angelique Kerber has reflected on her retirement and her life following her career in an interview with Sports Illustrated. Kerber noted that there is no specific formula for the perfect time to retire, but rather a feeling that a chapter is closing. She highlighted her final official match during the Olympic Games quarterfinals in Paris as a significant moment that reflected her entire career.

Kerber also discussed her farewell match held in Bad Homburg against her long-time rival Ana Ivanovic. She expressed gratitude for the event, noting the emotional impact of video messages from figures such as Steffi Graf, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Andre Agassi. Kerber mentioned that her priorities have shifted following the birth of her children.