Angelique Kerber crushed Maria Sharapova in straight sets in a battle of former champions at the Australian Open on Saturday. The hugely anticipated match-up of the only two Australian Open winners — and indeed Grand Slam champions — left in the women’s draw got top billing Saturday night on Rod Laver Arena. “I have so many good memories on this court,” said Kerber, who won her first Grand Slam title there two years ago when she beat Serena Williams in the final. A double fault followed by a sloppy backhand way beyond the baseline handed Kerber a 2-0 lead. Sharapova netted twice to hand the decisive break to Kerber who served out with ease to seal the victory.

Source: Punch January 20, 2018 10:30 UTC