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Event: Der Zülch-Preis · Art & Culture: Save The World Hotel · Interview: Angelique Kerber · Travel: Südafrika
Event: Der Zülch-Preis · Art & Culture: Save The World Hotel · Interview: Angelique Kerber · Travel: Südafrika
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Angelique Kerber, Markenbotschafterin für Porsche, vor dem 718 Boxster S<br />
Angelique Kerber, Porsche brand ambassador, in front of the 718 Boxster S<br />
»Be totally yourself<br />
when you are standing on the court«<br />
The battle at the 2016 US Open changed everything<br />
for Angelique Kerber. The young tennis star was<br />
the first German player to climb to the top of the world<br />
rankings for nearly 20 years. We talked to her about her<br />
career and how the jet-set life affects her free time.<br />
© Foto: Porsche<br />
Even as a very young child, Angelique Kerber knew that she<br />
wanted to become a successful tennis player. She was overwhelmed<br />
when she was allowed to play in her first tournament alongside<br />
tennis legends. Since then, Angelique has been able to establish<br />
a routine before big matches, which helps her to concentrate on<br />
what matters. »For example, shortly before a match I shut myself<br />
away, listen to music and block out everything around me.« She<br />
spends much of her free time absorbed in photography, for which<br />
she can thank the privilege of being able to travel. Since travelling<br />
so much means that she does not see her family and friends often,<br />
she makes use of her time together with them differently from the<br />
way she did in the past. »I have realised that, because we spend<br />
so little time together, we make much better use of that time.«<br />
But her heart belongs to the game, and she puts all her physical<br />
strength into it. Angelique Kerber treasures the feeling of »pushing<br />
yourself to the limit. It is unparalleled.«