Three-time Grand Slam winner and former world number one Angelique Kerber has withdrawn from upcoming US Open 2022 on Wednesday following her pregnancy. The German tennis star took to Twitter to share the news with her fans stating "two against one is unfair." 

In a series of tweet, Kerber looked back at her illustrious performances in New York, mentioning couple of her most memorable performance in one of the most prestigious Grand Slam competitions.

"I really wanted to play the @USOpen but eventually I decided that two against one just isn't fair competition. For the next month, I will take a break from travelling the globe as a tennis player but then again, I believe it’s for the best possible reason! I will miss all of you," one of her tweets read. 

She further admitted that New York has been a turning point in her career and she mentioned how she started her career in 2011 to winning the title in 2016 and becoming number 1 in the world. "The place has a special place in my heart. I wish I could have said goodbye to all of you on court before not being around on tour for a while," Kerber wrote. The German also claimed that she is extremely grateful of her future path and she feels bit nervous but excited as well.

Notably, the 34-year-old has not been in action since her third-round exit at Wimbledon this season and is currently ranked World Number 52 in the WTA rankings. According to a report published in German tabloid newspaper BILD, Angelique Kerber is eying 2024 Paris Olympics as her return in the game.

The former world number one is already an Olympic medallist. She participated in 2016 edition of the Olympic Games held in Rio, the year she won both the Australian Open and the US Open. She settled with  a silver during 2016 Olympics as she could not overcome the fightback from Puig, 6-4, 4-6, 6-1 to become Puerto Rico's first-ever Olympic gold medallist. Kerber took home the silver medal.