Angelique Kerber is targeting a place at this year’s Olympics in Paris as she prepares for her tennis comeback.
The three-time Grand Slam champion is preparing to return to the WTA tour after an 18 month absence after giving birth in February.
Kerber’s last match was at Wimbledon in 2022 when she lost to Elise Mertens in the fourth round.
Now after a long absence Kerber is looking forward to making her return but admits it will be a tough start to the season in Australia, “I’ve done everything, I feel good, we’re right on schedule,” Kerber was quoted by tennishead.
“But it’s too early to make a prediction. In plain language: I have a really cold start in Australia and the most difficult one I’ve had so far. But that’s exactly what motivates me.”
The former Australian Open champion will be hoping for a successful return to Melbourne as she seeks to win a fourth Grand Slam title.
However first for the 35 year-old, it’s the United Cup as Kerber prepares to represent Germany and could have a glimpse of an Olympics preview as she could team up with Alexander Zverev.
The duo are former Hopman Cup finalists and Kerber spoke about the possibility of teaming up with Zverev at the Olympics, “When we meet in Australia, we will definitely talk about it,” Kerber revealed.
“It would make me very happy. The Olympics in Paris are the highlight and playing for Germany is always an honour.”
Kerber is a former silver medallist at the Olympics having lost the 2016 final in Rio De Janeiro to Monica Puig.
Before the Olympics, Kerber will start the season on the 30th December against Jasmine Paolini before Germany face France in their final group match.
