Angelique Kerber eyes Career Grand Slam: 'I want to win the French Open'
In a recent interview Angelique Kerber commented on her goals for the future both in terms of results and human level. Kerber, who has reached Perth to compete in the Hopman Cup alongside Alexander Zverev, said: 'My goal is to develope as most as possible as a person and earn a lot of experience for my future, but I do not want to stay myself, regardless of how forward the trip needs to last. Dirk Nowitzki and Steffi Graf are two role models in this sense, two great athletes, two great people.'
Kerber ended her season as world No. 2 but she is aware that staying at the top will not be a simple thing: 'Tennis does not become easier every year, and even faster, stronger and busier also at the gym. In particular, I can play sometimes being courageous, I can put more confidence in my serve, I can also play aggressive from behind, I can also get a lot from my physical shape.'
Kerber won the 2016 Australian Open, 2016 US Open and 2018 Wimbledon. Now she eyes the Career Grand Slam: 'Paris is a big goal, the Grand Slam I have not won yet.'
Kerber commented on her 2018 season that was highlighted by her third Grand Slam title at Wimbledon. She headed into the championship clash against Serena Williams in a very clear way. 'I have to honestly say that on the finals day I wake up and I understood that it was my day', said Kerber.
Half an hour before hitting the grass, she sat alone in the locker room. 'There was no one, and I knew that I had to get all the best out of me. That was my second chance at Wimbledon after 2016. It was a lot of emotions. 2017 was my lowest points, but I never lost the confidence that I could finally lift the trophy. I dreamed my Wimbledon win as a kid. This is the tournament of the tournaments. I know I can improve a lot. They are percentuals, but I can improve so much as a player. The goal is to make one or two steps forward.'
On her new co-operation with coach Rainer Schüttler, Kerber added: 'We understand each other, the confidence is there, we speak the same language. He is my first coach who once competed as a professional. He knows how it feels to be on the court and feel the pressure. I think I have a good coach next to me with Rainer who recognized my defects on my game and now I know I can improve a lot.'
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from Tennis World USA http://bit.ly/2EU55WX
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