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Very favorable draw
The raffle makes the fans of the best German tennis player rejoice. The three-time Major winner will also be the favorite in the Round of 16. Kerber meets the French Caroline García or the American Jennifer Brady, who is 28 years old. “It opened a lot for the next two or three laps”said Barbara Rittner, director of women’s tennis at the German Tennis Association (DTB), about Kerber’s prospects even before the start of the game at Eurosport.
Li, number 128 in the world, surprisingly surpassed her compatriot Alison Riske, who was number 13, in the second round. With top seed Karolina Pliskova (Czech Republic / No. 1) also had to pack early, Kerber’s prospects in the top half of the frame are now bright. Mainly because Kerber has good control in his first appearances since the Australian Open. She’s fit, aggressive. Even if the winner of the 2016 tournament always emphasizes in public: “I’m not looking very far.”
With physique against Li pressure
Against Li, Kerber, who had eliminated Alja Tomljanovic (Australia) and Anna-Lena Friedsam (Neuwied) in the previous rounds, started extremely focused. She involved the American in long rallies and immediately made the break at first. Then the roles were clearly divided: Li put enormous pressure on the baseline and went for Winner. Kerber resisted with his strong physique.
With a score of 3: 2, he fought back against break balls and then wiped the sweat off his forehead at around 30 degrees in the shade. After 34 minutes he managed to win the first set with a second break. Li was far from defeated. The highly talented young athlete attacked uncompromisingly at every opportunity, Kerber had to remain extremely vigilant.
Kerber with good body language
The body language was correct. Kerber celebrated the game’s victory at 2: 1 with a loud “Come on now” and then took the outsider’s serve. Coach Torben Beltz applauded with great satisfaction in the stands. Kerber seemed to be in control of what was happening, but then she let herself go through and Li felt her opportunity again. Kerber kept his cool, developed his expertise, and can continue to make a splash in New York.
sid / dpa
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Stall: 04.09.2020, 20:23
