In a time when she seemed invincible, Serena Williams paid the price of a busy summer schedule succumbing to Germany's Angelique Kerber in the quarterfinals of the Cincinnati Open. Williams who has won both Wimbledon and the Olympics in singles, as well as doubles, entered Cincinnati hoping to extend her perfect North American record, ensuring thus the perfect preparation for Flushing Meadows.
Between the two grass-court events, the American also successfully defended her Stanford title, so although she looked in cruise control in earlier rounds, the numerous matches took their toll and she found it difficult to keep up his Kerber's consistency. The German who rose to prominence with her spectacular semifinal run in New York a year ago, has been enjoying a stunning season so far. With titles in Paris and Copenhagen, and wins over the likes of Sharapova, Clijsters, Li, Wozniacki or Venus Williams, she is now an established top 10 presence. Beating Serena is never easy. Not even when the American is fatigued, so all credit must go to Angelique for hanging tough mentally to secure a relatively straightforward 6-4,6-4 victory.
Between the two grass-court events, the American also successfully defended her Stanford title, so although she looked in cruise control in earlier rounds, the numerous matches took their toll and she found it difficult to keep up his Kerber's consistency. The German who rose to prominence with her spectacular semifinal run in New York a year ago, has been enjoying a stunning season so far. With titles in Paris and Copenhagen, and wins over the likes of Sharapova, Clijsters, Li, Wozniacki or Venus Williams, she is now an established top 10 presence. Beating Serena is never easy. Not even when the American is fatigued, so all credit must go to Angelique for hanging tough mentally to secure a relatively straightforward 6-4,6-4 victory.
A funny incident happened at a press conference when Serena seemed convinced she won this title before. “I’ve won this tournament, by the way. I have. When it wasn’t big. But it counts. I did win this tournament, didn’t I?” she said. "Maybe I didn't. I can't keep up. I don't think I did," she continued, smiling. "Okay, whoops. Yeah, I didn't win this tournament. I thought I did. I really thought I did. See, I have something new to do now!" Unfortunately for her though, her quarterfinal loss will prevent her for accomplishing her goal this year.
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| A model of consistency, Angelique Kerber is pilling up big wins under her belt. Her latest victim was Serena Williams. The German won their clash 6-4,6-4, ending the American's 19 winning streak run. |
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