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Angelique Kerber Remembers 2018 Wimbledon Win

By Harry Floyd

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Angelique Kerber of Germany celebrates match point against Serena Williams of The United States during the Ladies' Singles final on day twelve of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 14, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Angelique Kerber of Germany celebrates match point against Serena Williams of The United States during the Ladies' Singles final on day twelve of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 14, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) /
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WTA Tour star Angelique Kerber takes time during the offseason to look back and reflect on one of the biggest wins of her career.

Angelique Kerber adds yet another grand slam singles title to her stellar career. The 30-year-old tennis star skyrocketed in the singles rankings back in 2016 when she took wins at Melbourne Park and then at Flushing Meadows. Her Australian and US Open titles made her a household name in women’s singles tennis. Now, she is among the most elite athletes in the sport.

The 2018 WTA Tour featured Kerber entering somewhat of a career resurgence. The German took to social media to reflect on her Wimbledon Championships singles title this year.

"“2018 will always be remembered by me for @Wimbledon. It’s when my tennis dream came true… over ten years after I played my first match there. I never lost my belief that I could win it one day even when it seemed far away at times. Next year it all starts from zero again and I will continue to dream big … Thanks for being a part of it! #TeamAngie #NeverStopDreaming” – Angelique Kerber via Instagram"

The path to greatness does not stop with another grand slam title for Kerber. She is eager to get back to work and hits the courts on the 2019 WTA Tour. This past year saw her resurgence along with other veterans making moves such as Petra Kvitova. Romanian tennis star Simona Halep and Caroline Wozniacki also made massive impacts on the tour.

Angelique Kerber defeats American tennis legend Serena Williams at the 2018 Wimbledon Championships. Her grand slam title in London completes a dream that the German has always had. She finishes the year as one of the top players in the sport yet again. Look for Angie to come out strong on the 2019 WTA Tour.

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With women’s singles tennis featuring a new generation of stars, players such as Angelique Kerber cannot afford to slow down. She ought to remain a top contender in any tournament she plays so long as she is healthy. Kerber has the perfect mix of veteran experience and raw talent to continue to be the best. Stay tuned to see how she kicks off her 2019 campaign.

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