The Wimbledon champion beat the US Open champion after a tense, error-strewn contest in Singapore
Angelique Kerber defeated US Open champion Naomi Osaka in three sets in the WTA Finals Red Group in Singapore to get her hopes of qualifying for the next stage back on track.
The German, who lost her opening match to Belgian Kiki Bertens, beat the Japanese player 6-4 5-7 6-4. Kerber will face Sloane Stephens in her final group match on Friday, with her qualification for the next round dependant upon the result.
Angelique Kerber speaks: “It was two or three points that decided the match, I think it was a really good match. There are a lot of moments, you have to be able to get through it, taking on the challenge. Taking on the challenge, I just try to take it on. It is still a long way to the semi-final but it is good that I have a win under my belt. [On facing Sloane Stephens] I think I have to play my game from first to last. She is a tough opponent.”
Written by John Brewin
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2018/oct/24/angelique-kerber-naomi-osaka-wta-finals-group-stage-live-tennis under the title “Angelique Kerber beats Naomi Osaka in three-set battle: WTA Finals – as it happened”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
