By Victor Kanayo
Former World champion Angelique Kerber has confirmed that she won’t take part in this year’s US Open tournament.
This is because she will become a mother for the first time, following her announcement on Wednesday through her verified Twitter handle on the eve of 2022 US Open – a tournament she won six years ago. .
Kerber, a former World No.1, won back in 2016 at Flushing Meadows, but said in her post that she was only missing the tournament for “the best possible reason”.
“I really wanted to play the US Open but eventually I decided that two against one just isn‘t a fair competition.
“For the next months, I will take a break from travelling the globe as a tennis player but then again, I believe it’s for the best possible reason! I will miss all of you,” the 34-year-old three-time Grand Slam winner from Germany wrote.
Kerber’s compatriot, Alexander Zverev will also miss the US Open as he continues his recovery from ankle surgery.
The world No 2 has said he is “super happy” with his progress, despite being unable to play in New York.
