German tennis star Kerber announces pregnancy, to miss U.S. Open
The German wrote on Twitter on Wednesday, "I really wanted to play the US Open but eventually I decided that two against one just isn't a fair competition."
The German wrote on Twitter on Wednesday, "I really wanted to play the US Open but eventually I decided that two against one just isn't a fair competition."
The spotlight, however, was on Ons Jabeur, who made her second Grand Slam quarter-finals entry.
"Of course, to play the final here, with this atmosphere and these fans, it's great. I love to play on this surface, let's see and hope if I can continue this next week (at Wimbledon)."
Andy Murray and Angelique Kerber battle online on the Tennis World Tour video game to raise money for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
While Karolina Pliskova followed Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka, Angelique Kerber and Simona Halep avoided the exit trend at the ongoing Australian Open.
"The reception I got today was crazy. It was really nice to see a full stadium for a first round like this. It was a beauty. So I'm very, very happy," Federer told a news conference.
Collins said she held no fears about facing three-time Slam champion Kerber.
Next up for Kerber will be United States' Danielle Collins, a three-time Grand Slam champion.
A ruthless Rafael Nadal showed no mercy in a clinical first round thumping at the Australian Open Monday with fellow former champions Angelique Kerber and Maria Sharapova also romping through.
Speaking at the Hopman Cup in Perth this week, Federer -- who said he had been asked for his opinion on the change by tournament officials -- admitted marathon final sets would be missed by some.
