Tennis: Kerber delighted with Paris title
The world number 27 became the first German champion at the event since Steffi Graf in 1995.
PARIS:
Germany’s Angelique Kerber won the WTA Paris Open by defeating second-seed Marion Bartoli of France 7-6, 5-7, 6-3 in the final. The world number 27 became the first German champion at the event since Steffi Graf in 1995. “It’s incredible,” said Kerber. “The match was very tough but I fought for all the big points. It’s been a fantastic week.” Meanwhile, Bartoli was in tears by the time post-match presentations were conducted. “I pushed myself all the way but it was not enough,” said Bartoli.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 14th, 2012.
Germany’s Angelique Kerber won the WTA Paris Open by defeating second-seed Marion Bartoli of France 7-6, 5-7, 6-3 in the final. The world number 27 became the first German champion at the event since Steffi Graf in 1995. “It’s incredible,” said Kerber. “The match was very tough but I fought for all the big points. It’s been a fantastic week.” Meanwhile, Bartoli was in tears by the time post-match presentations were conducted. “I pushed myself all the way but it was not enough,” said Bartoli.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 14th, 2012.