Angelique Kerber Claims Second Consecutive Title at Luxembourg Ladies Tennis Masters

Angelique Kerber secured her second consecutive title at the Luxembourg Ladies Tennis Masters by defeating Belgium’s Yanina Wickmayer 6-4, 6-2 in the final on Sunday.

In her journey to the championship, Kerber overcame Monica Puig in the quarterfinals and defeated her friend and former World No.2 Agnieszka Radwanska in the semifinals. Wickmayer, appearing in the event for the first time after retiring in the summer of 2025, advanced to the final after winning two intense match tiebreakers.

In the earlier rounds, Wickmayer defeated Petra Kvitova, who returned to competition less than seven months after giving birth to twins, and last year’s runner-up, Alizé Cornet, in the semifinals.

In her runner-up speech, Wickmayer expressed her enjoyment of returning to the court, remarking on the shared experiences of motherhood among many players, stating, "It was really great to be back and play all these amazing players and to see them again after a while. Most of us are moms now, so we’re living a different life, but it’s so nice to meet up on the court and give it our all and still find the joy in the fight."

Kerber became the first player to win the Luxembourg title twice and received her trophy from Prime Minister Luc Frieden. She expressed her appreciation for the event, saying, "This is such a great event, and to see the stands always full, it’s the most important thing for us. We feel the energy... and we show the younger generations that moms can do it. It’s very special."

The Luxembourg Ladies Tennis Masters has become a notable event on the WTA calendar, celebrating a legacy of champions including Kim Clijsters, who won the WTA 250 title a record five times. Since 2022, the tournament has shifted to an eight-woman exhibition format under the direction of Danielle Maas and the International Women’s Tennis Promotion team.

Traditions continue to thrive, with the Jana Novotna Award presented at a gala dinner before the event. This year’s recipient was Anne Kremer, a former WTA titleholder from Luxembourg. The Luxembourg Masters, with a total purse of €110,000, awarded Kerber €50,000 for her victory.