Kerber, Petra Kvitova sacked at US Open by Americans
Quick Read
Americans Jennifer Brady and Shelby Rogers despatch home former Grand Slam champions Angelique Kerber and Petra Kvitova
American Jennifer Brady produced a fearless brand of tennis to topple 2016 champion Angelique Kerber 6-1 6-4 on Sunday at the U.S. Open in New York.
The display helped the 25 year-old to reach the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam for the first time.
Brady appeared firmly in control from the start, opening the campaign with an ace and utilising her monster forehand to break down Kerber’s defence.
A double-fault followed by two errors from Kerber handed Brady a break for a 2-1 lead, with the American eventually closing out the set in 22 minutes.
Another American Shelby Rogers also beat sixth seed Petra Kvitova, two time Wimbledon winner, in three sets 7-6 3-6 7-6.
The win gave 27 year-old Rogers her first US Open quarter-final, matching her record in French Open in 2016.
Comments