The 36-year-old German is scheduled to compete in both the women's singles and doubles competitions (with Laura Siegemund) at the Paris Games.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kerber will be competing at her first Games since the birth of her daughter in 2023.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"The finish line. Before the @Olympics begin, I can already say that I will never forget #Paris2024, because it will be my last professional tournament as a tennis player. And whereas this might actually be the right decision, it will never feel that way. Simply because I love the sport with all my heart and I\u2019m thankful for the memories and opportunities it has given me,\" Kerber wrote in an Instagram post.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"The Olympics, I\u2019ve participated in so far, have been more than just competitions as they represent different chapters of my life as a tennis player: the climb, the peak\u2026 and now, the finish line.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"The Olympics in #London2012 came at a time, when I had my breakthrough season on the tour. I was climbing the rankings steadily and every win helped me overcome my doubts & strengthened my self-belief. It all felt like new beginnings and I was carried by excitement to new heights. The year before, in 2011, I had almost turned my back on tennis and given up on my childhood dreams,\" she further wrote.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"When I arrived at the Olympics in #Rio2016, I had just won my first Grand Slam title in Australia at the beginning of the year. My silver medal run was embedded in a rush of emotions that led to my second Grand Slam title in New York and the top of the rankings. The descent in the following year was hurtful, but I learned my lesson and Wimbledon 2018 was my biggest reward,\" the post read.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"The Olympics in #London2012 came at a time, when I had my breakthrough season on the tour. I was climbing the rankings steadily and every win helped me overcome my doubts & strengthened my self-belief. It all felt like new beginnings and I was carried by excitement to new heights. The year before, in 2011, I had almost turned my back on tennis and given up on my childhood dreams,\" she further wrote.<\/p>\r\n\r\n