Angelique Kerber out of US Open; says she’s pregnant

NEW YORK –

Three-time Grand Slam champion Angelique Kerber withdrew from the U.S. Open on Wednesday as a result of she is pregnant, asserting the information by way of social media by joking that “two towards one simply is not a good competitors” and posting a string of emojis that included a child bottle.

The 34-year-old German gained the title at Flushing Meadows in 2016 to rise to No. 1 within the WTA rankings. She additionally gained the Australian Open that yr and added a Wimbledon championship in 2018.

She hasn’t competed on tour since a third-round loss at Wimbledon on July 1. She is presently ranked 52nd.

“For the following months, I’ll take a break from touring the globe as a tennis participant however then once more, I consider it is for the very best purpose,” Kerber wrote Wednesday. “I’ll miss all of you.”

She additionally stated: “Being an expert athlete means every part to me however I am grateful for the brand new path I am heading to. To be sincere, I am nervous and excited on the identical time.”

Play in the primary draw of the US Open begins Monday.