The 2018 champion Angelique Kerber (Germany) qualifies for the quarterfinals of the British Open / Wimbledon. Angelique Kerber 25-seeded eliminated the 17-year-old Cori Gauff (USA) 6-4, 6-4 for 6 minutes.
The match started with five consecutive breaks, after which the German left-hander kept her service for the first time and went ahead by 4:2, and then kept his lead to take the first set. In the second set, Angelique Kerber took an early lead with 3:1 and this proved to be decisive for the success.
“Cori Gauff is a very talented young athlete and has a great future. I believe she will have a great career and I am sure that one day she will win the title here. Personally, I am glad to be here again. I try to enjoy the game and to show the best of yourself”, said Angelique Kerber.
Her next opponent will be Karolina Muchova (Czech Republic), who reached the quarterfinals for the second time in a row. Karolina Muchova defeated Paula Badosa (Spain) with 7:6 (6), 6:4.
The Czech player caught up with a 2:5 game in the first set, and then by 2:5 points in the tiebreak, saving a setball at 5:6. In the second set, Karolina Muchova made a key break in the tenth game for the ultimate success.
