Angelique Kerber

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Angelique Kerber starts strong at Australian Open warmup in Adelaide

The 2016 Australian Open champion dominated her Chinese opponent from the outset.

14 Jan 2020 3:18 PM

Later Sunday, Federer returns to the new look Roland Garros, admitting he'll be an underdog in his attempt to claim a 21st Grand Slam title. (Photo: AFP)

French Open: Angelique Kerber crashes out while Roger Federer returns after 4 years

Fifth-seeded Wimbledon champion Kerber slumped to a 6-4, 6-2 defeat to 18-year-old Potapova who was making her French Open debut.

27 May 2019 8:34 AM

Once the rain disappears fans can expect a wide open tournament if the season follows the current trend. (Photo: AP)

Miami Open: Rain wipes out opening days play at new Hard Rock Stadium

The Miami Open has moved to the home of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins but the day-long rain spoilt the moment.

20 Mar 2019 5:59 PM

The 18-year-old dropped her racket and fell on her back when Kerber hit a backhand into the net on match point to deliver the tournament wildcard the victory. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Indian Wells Open: Bianca Andreescu upsets Angelique Kerber, grabs her first title

Andreescu used creative and aggressive shot-making to defeat the German despite suffering with a troublesome right shoulder and leg cramps.

18 Mar 2019 4:50 PM

Wang Qiang of China returns a shot to Kristina Mladenovic of France during their first round match of the Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament in Tokyo, Monday. (Photo: AP)

Angelique Kerber avenges US Open loss

Osaka went on to reach the third round of the US Open after stunning Kerber.

19 Sep 2017 7:35 AM

Garbine Muguruza's 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 victory marked the ninth consecutive time Angelique Kerber has failed to beat a top-20 opponent. (Photo: AP)

Wimbledon 2017: Angelique Kerber knocked out by Garbine Muguruza, loses no 1 spot

Simona Halep could take the world number one crown, if she can reach the semi-finals at Wimbledon.

10 Jul 2017 9:20 PM

Andy Murray, Angelique Kerber top seeds at SW19

World number three Stan Wawrinka — overwhelmed by Nadal in the French Open final — has never reached the last four at SW19 and drops to fifth seeding.

29 Jun 2017 3:52 AM

Germany’s Angelique Kerber walks away after her 6-2, 6-2 loss to Ekaterina Makarova of Russia in their French Open first round match on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

French Open: Angelique Kerber suffers historic upset

First top seed in tournament’s history to lose in opening round, Kvitova wins on return.

29 May 2017 7:22 AM

Ekaterina Makarova defeated top seed Angelique Kerber 6-2, 6-2 in the first round contest that lasted for more than 80 minutes.(Photo: AP)

Angelique Kerber suffers first round exit to Ekaterina Makarova at French Open

Ekaterina Makarova's victory sends the her into a second-round meeting with one of two Ukrainians - Lesia Tsurenko or Kateryna Kozlova.

28 May 2017 8:17 PM

That's about six months after Angelique Kerber ascended to the No. 1 spot for the first time, overtaking Williams by winning the U.S. Open. (Photo: AFP)

Angelique Kerber retakes No. 1 ranking from Serena Williams

Serena Williams reclaimed No. 1 in late January when she won the Australian Open for her 23rd Grand Slam title.

21 Mar 2017 9:34 PM

Serena Williams served up 10 aces and thumped 25 winners to register a 6-2, 6-3 triumph over Johanna Konta in a one-sided quarter-final. (Photo: AP)

Serena beats Konta to reach Aus Open semis

Serena Williams, who lost last year's Australian Open final to Angelique Kerber, came into the tournament with doubts over her form.

25 Jan 2017 10:39 AM

Of Roger Federer, baby fed and kerber’s 29th birthday

The 17-time Grand Slam champion, will next face long-time rival Tomas Berdych.

19 Jan 2017 5:18 AM

Andy Murray beat arch rival Novak Djokovic to win the year-end rankings top spot. (Photo: AFP)

Murray and Kerber win big at ITF Awards

Angelique Kerber becomes the first German to win the award after Steffi Graf.

14 Dec 2016 11:45 AM

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