WTA Doha: Angelique Kerber confidently continues after a false start
Angelique Kerber has reached the second round at the WTA Tour 500 tournament in Doha. There the German number one meets Anett Kontaveit, who was able to defeat Jennifer Brady from the USA.
by SID
last edit: Mar 01, 2021, 05:08 pm
Three weeks after her first round at the Australian Open, Angelique Kerber (Kiel) reported back with a somewhat difficult win at the WTA tournament in Doha. The world rankings 26. prevailed against the Turkish woman Cagla Büyükakcay 6: 4, 6: 2.
In the round of 16 of the $ 565,530 hard court tournament, there is now a duel with Anett Kontaveit. The Estonian defeated Australian Open finalist Jennifer Brady (USA / No. 7) with 6: 1, 6: 2.
In the first meeting with the wildcard starter Büyükakcay, number 179 in the world, Kerber did not get off to a good start. The three-time Grand Slam winner was 0: 4 behind, but then won seven games in a row.
Laura Siegemund (Metzingen) is also in the main field of Doha. The 32-year-old successfully fought her way to the last 32 through qualification.