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It was definitely an unforgettable moment for Angelique Kerber when she tumbled to the court and put her hand over her mouth in disbelief at how swiftly the victory came, a Grand Slam title in the 2018 Wimbledon, after she beat Serena Williams in the final.
The emotional feelings still accompany Kerber even two months later. Such a big win marked a special tournament for her, a victory that the German was looking forward to for such a long time.
Germany's Angelique Kerber reacts against Australia's Ashleigh Barty during 2018 Wuhan Open at Optics Valley International Tennis Center, Wuhan, central China, September 26, 2018. /VCG Photo
Germany's Angelique Kerber reacts against Australia's Ashleigh Barty during 2018 Wuhan Open at Optics Valley International Tennis Center, Wuhan, central China, September 26, 2018. /VCG Photo
Looking back at the past three years, the three-time Grand Slam champion has learned a lot from that period. The 2017 has been a struggling year for the 30-year-old, as she went out the fourth round of Wimbledon and continued the worse by losing in the opening round at the US Open. Combining all these things and the failure to qualify for the 2017 WTA Finals, the former world number one dropped out of top 20 for the first time since 2012.
The year of 2018 has seen four different champions in four Grand Slam tournaments, which has implied a more competitive environment in the sport. As for this, Kerber admits that the competitions are really hard right now, and anyone can beat anyone to win a tournament. Since new players are springing up, what she needs to do is improve her skills and always gets ready.
Kerber is currently in China for the 2018 Wuhan Open. Touring keeps her busy but also gives her a lot of enjoyment. She tries to find the balance between the matches and the rest. At present she is focusing on enjoying her experience in China, try hard on the court and do her best in the last few weeks that she has.