Cool Angelique Kerber turns up heat at US Open

Angelique Kerber took another step towards becoming world number one as she sailed past 2015 finalist Roberta Vinci to reach the US Open semi-finals.

Cool Angelique Kerber turns up heat at US Open
Wed, 07 Sep, 2016 - 01:00
Tom Allnutt

The German beat Vinci 7-5 6-0 in Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Kerber will snatch top spot away from Serena Williams if she equals or betters the American’s performance at Flushing Meadows and she turned up the heat with another ruthless victory.

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