Angelique Kerber (35) became a mother for the first time a few days ago. The tennis star wrote on Instagram: "Welcome to our family, Liana *25.02.2023". Kerber added: "Having you with us is the best

In August 2022, Kerber canceled her participation in the US Open "for the best possible reason". She had also made it public on Instagram that she was having her first baby. Although she wanted to take part, the tournament was simply unfair with "two against one".

Kerber's tennis comeback was already being planned before her daughter was born. "I want to return as soon as possible," she explained to "Stern" a few months ago. Colleagues like Serena Williams (41) have shown her that "being a mother and being high up in the world rankings are not mutually exclusive".