Germany’s Angelique Kerber wins first US Open Trophy

Q.  Who won her first US Open Trophy in the 2016 tournament?
- Published on 12 Sep 16

a. Kim Clijsters
b. Karolina Pliskova
c. Angelique Kerber
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Angelique Kerber
 
Germany’s Angelique Kerber wins first US Open TrophyGermany’s Angelique Kerber won the second career Grand Slam title with her first US Open Trophy
Kerber won the match 6-3, 4-6,6-4 breaking the reign of Pliskova in a 2 hr, 7 min match.
  • She became the first German player to win the US Open since childhood idol Steffi Graf did so 20 years ago in 1996
  • It was a 10th career title for the 28 year old, who broke through the top level earlier this year with her triumph over Serena Williams in the Australian Open
  • She became number 1 at 28, the oldest player to do so for the first time
  • Kerber’s win broke the 11 win streak for Pliskova who was winning since Cincinnati opener a month ago
  • Pliskova denied Kerber the Number 1 ranking in Cincinnati
  • Kerber won the silver medal at Rio Olympics
  • Pliskova has the distinction of being the first player to beat both Williams sisters since 2009 US Open when Kim Clijsters did
  • She also became the first player since Amelie Mauresmo to make a Grand Slam final despite not having advanced past the third round

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