{
  "id": 15594140,
  "title": "German tennis great Kerber to be honoured as 'Legend of Sport'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/german-tennis-great-kerber-to-be-honoured-as-legend-of-sport",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-19T10:33:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/german-tennis-great-kerber-honoured-103334078.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "German tennis star Angelique Kerber is set to be recognized as a Sports Legend at the 44th German Sports Press Ball, which is scheduled to take place at the Alte Oper in Frankfurt am Main on November 7, 2026. This prestigious accolade follows in the footsteps of other esteemed athletes such as seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher, former World Cup winners Franz Beckenbauer, Lothar Matthäus, Rudi Völler, and tennis legend Boris Becker.\n\nThe 38-year-old Kerber expressed her gratitude and humility, stating that she did not feel particularly old and that this honor meant a great deal to her. She highlighted her dedication to her sport and her desire to be remembered as an athlete who gave her all, adding that she believes she has achieved her dreams and fulfilled her aspirations.",
  "summary": "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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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}