Angelique Kerber wins US Open final, beats Karolina Pliskova

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New York, Sep 11: World No2 seed Germany's Angelique Kerber on Saturday beat Czech player Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 in the US Open women's final match here. Kerber will inherit No1 ranking from Serena Williams on Monday (Sep 11).

Pliskova's semi-final win over Serena Williams had already ensured the German will top the new rankings on Monday.

"All my dreams came true today and I am just trying to enjoy the moment. It is incredible. I'm standing here with a second Grand Slam trophy and it means so much to me," Kerber was quoted as saying.

Pliskova, 24, went into the final with a WTA Tour-leading 447 aces this year. The Czech made 17 unforced errors in the first set but fought back with 17 winners in the second before powering 3-1 ahead in the decider.

The German levelled at 3-3 and then roared as a blistering forehand winner helped her move ahead once again.

After 4-4 in the final set, Kerber's rock solid performance helped her the match.

Kerber is the first German to win the US Open since Steffi Graf in 1996.

IANS