Angelique Kerber to receive 'Legend of Sport' honor in Frankfurt
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 10:33 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Angelique Kerber will be honored as a 'Legend of Sport' at the Sports Press Ball in Frankfurt on November 7, 2026. The recognition underscores her significant contributions to tennis, highlighted by her winning three Grand Slam titles and achieving the top ranking for 34 weeks during her career. Kerber expressed her gratitude, stating the award means a great deal to her as an athlete. She joins a prestigious list of previous honorees, including Michael Schumacher and Boris Becker.
- •Kerber's award ceremony is set for November 7, 2026.
- •She is recognized for her three Grand Slam titles.
- •Kerber held the number one women's ranking for 34 weeks.
- •Previous honorees include sports legends like Michael Schumacher.
- •Kerber expressed deep appreciation for the honor at a press conference.
- 10:33 AMYahoo Sports — German tennis great Kerber to be honoured as 'Legend of Sport'
"German tennis great Angelique Kerber will be honoured as a "Legend of Sport" at the Sports Press Ball in Frankfurt on November 7. She joins a list of renowned athletes such as seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher, football World Cup winners Franz Beckenbauer, Lothar Matthäus, Rudi Völler, and former tennis player Boris Becker, among others.
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