German tennis great Kerber to be honoured as 'Legend of Sport'

German tennis star Angelique Kerber will be honoured as a 'Legend of Sport' at the Sports Press Ball held at the Alte Oper in Frankfurt on November 7, 2026. She joins an illustrious group of previous honourees including seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher, football World Cup winners Franz Beckenbauer, Lothar Matthäus, and Rudi Völler, as well as former tennis player Boris Becker. The announcement was made on October 19, 2026.