Exciting News from Kerber's Corner: Baby Ben's Arrival
Many hope for continued success for tennis player Angelique Kerber
Hear ye, hear ye! Tennis champ Angelique Kerber has some very exciting news to share—she's welcomed a new family member into the world! This former world number one in tennis announced the arrival of her second child, little Ben, on her Instagram account. Along with a heartwarming black and white photo, she shared the joy that now fills their home.
"Welcome to our family, Ben!," Kerber penned, with a blue heart emoticon and a baby bottle. "Our hearts are brimming with love and gratitude as we hold you close for the first time." She added, "You are already deeply treasured, and we can't wait to see you grow and explore this incredible world with us." The photo showed the hands of the now four-member household.
No sooner had the announcement been made than congratulations poured in from all corners. Boris Becker, the legendary German tennis icon, was among the first to offer his wishes, commenting, "Congratulations Angie!" Sabine Lisicki, another tennis pro, radiated happiness with her words, "Ahhhhh, I'm so excited for you. Enjoy this special time!" Danish defensive specialist Caroline Wozniacki also expressed her well wishes with a shower of red hearts.
But the celebration didn't stop there. Celebrities also hopped on the bandwagon, sending warm messages of congratulations. Actress Jasna Fritzi Bauer and moderator Steffi Brungs joined the chorus of well-wishers, celebrating Kerber's new addition to the family.
Back in February, Kerber first shared her pregnancy news on Instagram, posting a picture of herself and her two-year-old daughter, Liana, captioned, “We can hardly wait for someone special to join our family.”
With her career set to wind down in July 2024, Kerber has much to look back on, having achieved triumphs at the Australian Open, the US Open (both in 2016), and Wimbledon in 2018.
Sources: ntv.de, vpr/spot
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It seems the tennis community is buzzing with excitement over Kerber's new arrival. In addition to those mentioned above, Puerto Rican tennis star Monica Puig and Olympic gold medalist, also send their congratulations to the ever-growing Kerber family. Now that's some heartfelt support!
Additional Information:
- Angelique Kerber is a former world number one in women's tennis who has won multiple Grand Slam titles, including Australian Open, US Open, and Wimbledon.
- Boris Becker is a retired German tennis player, commonly regarded as one of the greatest players in history.
- Sabine Lisicki is a professional tennis player from Germany who reached a career-high ranking of 10th in the world.
- Caroline Wozniacki is a former Danish professional tennis player who was ranked number one in the world by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) for 71 weeks between 2010 and 2018. She is also a two-time Grand Slam champion.
Sports news is abuzz with excitement as tennis champion Angelique Kerber announces the arrival of her second child, baby Ben. She expressed her joy and love in a heartfelt Instagram post, which was followed by well-wishes from fellow tennis pros and celebrities alike, including Boris Becker, Sabine Lisicki, and Caroline Wozniacki.
