Sydney International: Ashleigh Barty downs compatriot Daria Gavrilova to reach final
Ashleigh Barty overcame a slow start to win her all-Australian semi-final against Daria Gavrilova 3-6 6-4 6-2 and advance to the final of the Sydney International.
Jan 12, 2018, 16:41 PM IST
Sydney International: Angelique Kerber marches into semis, Gilles Muller beaten by Benoit Paire
Germany's Angelique Kerber won a seventh straight match as she steamed into the semi-finals of the Sydney International on Thursday boosting her confidence for next week's Australian Open.
Jan 11, 2018, 19:54 PM IST
Defending champion Johanna Konta, Venus Williams make first-round exit at Sydney International
Defending champion Johanna Konta suffered a reversal of last year’s final when she was bundled out in the first round of the Sydney International by Agnieszka Radwanska on Tuesday.
Jan 09, 2018, 16:13 PM IST
Hopman Cup: Angelique Kerber helps Germany set up Hopman Cup final against Switzerland
Former world number one Kerber made short work of Gavrilova, beating the Australian 6-1 6-2 to give Germany the upper hand.
Jan 06, 2018, 11:52 AM IST
Hopman Cup: Angelique Kerber beats Eugenie Bouchard to give Germany victory
Former world number one Kerber notched her second straight-sets wins in Perth to start the new year, while Bouchard – once ranked fifth but now 83rd – was testy after yet another comprehensive defeat.
Jan 03, 2018, 16:17 PM IST
Sloane Stephens eyes quick rebound at Elite Trophy
Angelique Kerber, who clinched both Australian and U.S. Open titles last year, said the Elite Trophy will allow her to lay a foundation for a fresh start in 2018.
Oct 30, 2017, 19:57 PM IST
Pan Pacific Open 2017: Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova gets past Angelique Kerber, advances to Tokyo final
Pavlyuchenkova will face defending champion Caroline Wozniacki in the final.
Sep 24, 2017, 00:06 AM IST
Pan Pacific Open: Angelique Kerber floors Karolina Pliskova to reach Tokyo semis
The German, seeded seventh and a former Tokyo finalist, came through 7-6 (7/5), 7-5 as she repelled some brutal hitting from her Czech opponent in a contest of real quality.
Sep 23, 2017, 00:06 AM IST
US Open 2017: Five talking points as pulsating action begins at Flushing Meadows
Just a day more to go. August 28 would mark the kickoff, of the 137th edition of the US Open tennis championships at the Flushing Meadows, New York. And there are already a host of possibilities hovering over the final grand slam of the year.
Aug 28, 2017, 16:50 PM IST
US Open 2017: Eight contenders for World No. 1 spot in WTA rankings as battle heads to Flushing Meadows
It has indeed been a short and a difficult journey for Kerber, who would now head to Flushing Meadows to mend things her way and shrug off the poor run in 2017 so far. Being the defending champion herself, the present World No. 6 does have the chance to reclaim the throne provided she is able to defend her points at the campaign.
Aug 25, 2017, 19:52 PM IST
Wimbledon 2017: Garbine Muguruza beats Angelique Kerber in last 16
Kerber, winner of the U.S. and Australian Opens in 2016, came into the tournament on the back of a poor clay season and a year in which she has struggled to live up to the billing of being the world's best player.
Jul 10, 2017, 23:12 PM IST
Wimbledon 2017, Women's Singles Preview: Angelique Kerber to take on Garbine Muguruza for fourth-round encounter
The world number one had a poor start to the season and became the first top seeded woman to lose in the French Open first round in the professional era when she was beaten by 40th-ranked Ekaterina Makarova.
Jul 09, 2017, 09:23 AM IST
Wimbledon 2017, Day 6: Top seed Angelique Kerber lives to fight another day, Garbine Muguruza powers into fourth round
The German, who was runner-up to Serena Williams last year, has struggled for form in recent months and at times was blasted off court by Rogers` heavy hitting from the baseline.
Jul 08, 2017, 21:50 PM IST
Sports Schedule for the day: From ICC Women's World Cup to Wimbledon
Indian eves will take on South Africa women's with the aim to extend their winning streak to five in a row.
Jul 08, 2017, 09:56 AM IST
Wimbledon 2017: Angelique Kerber overcomes canny Kirsten Flipkens to reach third round
Having claimed the Australian and U.S. Open crowns last year, Kerber has not won a single title this season and struggled for fluency against Flipkens, who tried everything in her power to upset the world number one.
Jul 07, 2017, 09:05 AM IST
Wimbledon 2017: Headlines and sidelines of Day 2 at All England Club
Novak Djokovic happy to spend just 40 minutes on Centre Court where opponent Martin Klizan retired a set and 2-0 down.
Jul 05, 2017, 09:07 AM IST
Wimbledon 2017: Angelique Kerber survives rocky opening test to reach round two
The German world number one, a first round loser at the French Open just five weeks ago, has been struggling to recapture the form that carried her into three grand slam finals in 2016.
Jul 04, 2017, 20:19 PM IST
Wimbledon 2017: Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic to take centre court at All England Club today
Angelique Kerber, the 2016 runner-up to Serena Williams, has endured a poor Slam season, losing in the fourth round at the Australian Open and then suffering a first-round loss at Roland Garros to Ekaterina Makarova. It was the first time a top seed had lost in the opening round in Paris.
Jul 04, 2017, 09:33 AM IST
Top seed Novak Djokovic wins before rain returns in Eastbourne
Djokovic passed his first grass-court test of the season, defeating Canadian qualifier Vasek Pospisil 6-4, 6-3.
Jun 29, 2017, 10:19 AM IST
Wimbledon 2017: Top five contenders for women's title
Beaten by Serena Williams in the Wimbledon final 12 months ago, in the American great`s absence, Kerber has a golden opportunity to get back on track on the lawns of south-west London.
Jun 28, 2017, 09:20 AM IST
