Kerber on the way to becoming a secret favorite? It stacks deep, others find clear words

Angelique Kerber is the German number one and won the US Open in 2016.

All games and news about the German tennis star in the live ticker.

• Angelique Kerber

  will be the German tennis hope at the

  US Open

  from August 31st to September 13th.

• Kerber won the tournament in New York in

  2016

  .

• All games and news about the German tennis star in the

  live ticker

  .

Update from September 5, 7:12 a.m.:

was on everyone's lips after her new triumph.

The former number one in the world is increasingly becoming a

for the title

in this form

.

“There is still a long way to go.

I've already gone there, but it's still a big challenge, ”said Kerber, who won the

in New York in 2016

.

Although she is still without losing a set, the 32-year-old stacked deep: “I still have no great expectations.

I look from round to round and see what can go. "

Others spread euphoria.

"So she moves into the group of favorites for me," said

, Head of Women's Tennis at the German Tennis Association (DTB), at Eurosport after Kerber's success.

And the draw for the best German tennis player makes her fans rejoice.

Also in the round of the last 16, the three-time major winner will be the favorite, she will meet the American

who is 28th

.

Update from September 4, 10:41 p.m.:

spoke again to

with expert Boris Becker

after her victory

.

The 32-year-old described her secret of success in a close exchange of blows with her opponent Ann Li: "I tried to stay clear in my head and play from point to point." The Bremen woman plays like at the best of times.

“I've worked a lot in the last few weeks.

Now I try to leave everything in place.

I am motivated and have the passion, ”said Kerber.

She has a very special connection to New York, where she won in 2016 and climbed to the top of the world rankings.

But she didn't expect such a comeback: “Four weeks ago I didn't even know that I was going to New York.

We just have fun and try to do the best we can.

I am very happy to be in the second week. "

Update from September 4, 8.46 p.m.:

Now Kerber's opponent in the

determined.

The French

prevailed with 6: 3, 6: 3 against Jennifer Brady.

Angelique Kerber in the live ticker: US Open winner from 2016 shines - a French woman is waiting in the second round

Update from September 4, 8:37 p.m.:

is in the

the

.

The 32-year-old defeated the 20-year-old American

6: 3, 6: 4

in the third round

.

The three-time major winner will also be the favorite in the round of 16.

Kerber meets French

or American Jennifer Brady, who is 28th.

At no point in the match did Kerber allow himself to be disturbed against the brisk American and also survived critical phases.

A re-break and breakballs against herself in the second set left the Bremen woman in no doubt.

For the first time since her victory at the

, Kerber survived the

in New York.

Their will to win and their self-confidence are reminiscent of their success four years ago.

At the latest after the win against Li, Kerber is one of the favorites.

Just like old times. @ Angelique Kerber is through to Round 4 after defeating Li 6-3, 6-4.

pic.twitter.com/io1ZmUCCZe

- US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 4, 2020

8:19 p.m.:

Immediately after her victory, Kerber appears overjoyed in front of the microphone: “It was a tough match.

I followed my plan and I'm very happy to be in the round of 16.

It was very important to stay focused, especially in the second movement.

New York is a special place for me.

I am always particularly motivated here and have a lot of energy. "

8:16 p.m .: Game, Set & Match Kerber!

The German uses her first match ball.

Kerber plays a nice cross and Li hits the net.

8.15 p.m.: Two match balls for Kerber!

8:12 p.m .: 5: 4!

Kerber remains stable and takes the lead again.

Now a break and the German would be in the second round of the US Open

Kerber at the US Open in the live ticker: Kerber awards two breakballs

8:08 p.m.:

Kerber cannot use two breakballs.

Li showed no nerves, scores four points in a row and equalizes to 4: 4.

Is that exciting!

8:04 p.m.:

Kerber with her first ace!

The next point brings her 4: 3.

This game could have been decisive.

8 p.m.:

Kerber fends off a breakball with a longline winner.

Now both women are offering great tennis!

The "Come on now" can also be heard again.

7:57 p.m.: Compensation!

With her famous forehand winner, Li equalizes to 3: 3.

There could still be some hard work waiting for Kerber.

Kerber at the US Open in the live ticker: Li creates the re-break

7:53 p.m.: Re-break!

Who would have thought that.

Li doesn't give up and strikes back.

The American gets her first break in this match and shortened it to 2: 3.

7:51 p.m.:

Kerber makes few mistakes as usual, Li has already collected 21 Unforced Errors, the German only nine.

Even the many winners are of no use to the American, there are 24 in number.

7.49 p.m.: 3: 1.

Is that a preliminary decision?

Kerber up the ante and gets an early break again - and that to zero!

Now it could go very quickly.

Kerber at the US Open in the live ticker: Emotional explosion: "Come now"

7.44 p.m.: Kerber pushes himself!

Twice she calls out her famous saying “Come now”.

That helps: At 30:30 the German wins two points and takes a 2-1 lead.

7.42 p.m.:

Despite the 0: 1 set

Li does not give up and equalizes in the second set to 1: 1.

7:38 p.m.:

Kerber makes a confident impression and has everything under control.

Li succeeds with her forehand, but the backhand does not come yet.

Good for Kerber, who starts the second set with a successful service game.

7:33 p.m .: 6: 3 for Kerber.

The German breaks the American for the second time and takes the first set after 34 minutes.

7.30 p.m.:

Kerber holds her serve and leads 5: 3.

Now Li is under extreme pressure to stay in the sentence.

7.27 p.m.: Balanced

duel at Louis Armstrong Stadium: Both players have collected 23 points, but Kerber has an advantage with the break in the back.

4: 3 for the Germans.

7.44 p.m.:

Ann Li beats one winner after the other and already stands at 14 wins, Kerber on the other hand only with three.

However, the young American still acts too flawed to bring the Germans seriously in trouble.

7.22 p.m.:

Kerber fends off the break after a hard fight and comes with a strong serve to 4: 2.

That was tight.

7.19 p.m.:

Li

a strong forehand winner and has breakball.

7.15 p.m.:

Li stays tuned.

The 20-year-old wins her serve to zero, that should give her more confidence.

Kerber has an advantage with the break in the back, but has to be extremely careful.

The American behaved a lot in the duel against the German.

7.13 p.m.:

Li is highly motivated and tries to put Kerber under pressure with hard baseline hits, but there is still a lack of accuracy.

Kerber again demonstrates her defensive strength and beats a winner to 3: 1 in distress.

7.09 p.m.:

Ann Li is now in the encounter and has given up respect for the 2016 champion.

The American shows a solid service game and shortens to 1: 2.

September 4, 7:07 p.m .:

Kerber got off to a strong start!

The Bremen woman confirmed the break and played her first service game - 2-0.

Kerber at the US Open in the live ticker: The German gets the break immediately!

September 4, 7:03 p.m .:

Kerber comes into the game well when Li serves and scores the first three points.

Then the German has to go through debut, but gets the

in the first game - 1-0 Kerber!

September 4, 6:55 p.m .:

Angelique Kerber and Ann Li are on the court and are fighting.

In a few minutes it starts in New York.

September 4, 5:35 p.m .:

The experienced

is currently playing her 50th Grand Slam tournament at the US Open, in the third round, the Bremen woman meets the American

The match will take place on Friday evening German time at 6.15 p.m Will take place at Louis Armstrong Stadium in New York.

The American Li is just

and is number 128 in the world rankings.

In the second round

prevailed

in the German-German duel against Anna-Lena Friedsam with 6: 3 and 7: 6 in two sets.

Kerber, who won the US Open in 2016, is

the world rankings and is a huge favorite in the unequal duel.

Kerber at the US Open in the live ticker: 50th Grand Slam tournament for the 32-year-old

First report from September 3rd:

New York -

is the great German hope in the women's field at the US Open.

The Bremen woman knows how to triumph in Flushing Meadows and won the title in 2016.

The 32-year-old is taking part in

a Grand Slam tournament

in New York for the

.

Kerber at the US Open in the live ticker: Kerber wins German duel against Anna-Lena Friedsam

In the second round Kerber prevailed in the German duel against

6: 3, 7: 6 and is now the last remaining German in the competition.

In the third round, the 32-year-old has to deal with the American

, * number 128 in the world.

For Kerber, it is the first tournament since the Corona break.

At the Australian Open at the beginning of the year, she failed in the round of 16.

"I have to say, I'm very satisfied, very happy that I'm in the third round," said Kerber at Eurosport: "I wouldn't have thought that a few weeks ago." The conditions with high humidity and the roof closed were extreme : "I don't know how many liters I've sweated out." The 22nd world ranking.

feels good, but doesn't want to look too far ahead: "I just try to enjoy everything."

😘 @AngeliqueKerber pic.twitter.com/9ma1gm0r2S

- US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 2, 2020

Kerber at the US Open in the live ticker: successful duo Kerber / Beltz reunited

Since July Kerber has been working again with her old coach

, with whom she wants to build on past successes.

“We spoke another language straight away,” reported Kerber: “It was incredibly fun from the start.” 2016 was the duo's most successful year.

Kerber made his breakthrough by winning the Australian Open * and also won the US Open.

After that she was only the second German after Steffi Graf for 34 weeks at number one in the world rankings.

At the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, she won the silver medal.

The separation from Beltz took place at the end of 2017.

Without him, she won her third Grand Slam title at Wimbledon in 2018, but then had to struggle with many problems.

With Beltz as a trainer, Kerber wants to get back on the road to success.

Kerber could succeed in the big coup in Flushing Meadows after 2016, especially since the two best in the world rankings

and

have canceled the tournament.

The number three in the world

failed in the second round.

With

and

, two Germans are still in the race for

men

.

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