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Kerber an early French Open casualty

by Murray Wenzel , 4 years ago

3 minute read

Angelique Kerber is the first big name to fall at the French Open, bringing an early end to her quest for a career grand slam.

ANGELIQUE KERBER of Germany celebrates winning a point against Su-Wei Hsieh of Taipei of the 2018 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Australia.
ANGELIQUE KERBER of Germany celebrates winning a point against Su-Wei Hsieh of Taipei of the 2018 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Australia. Picture: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

Angelique Kerber's first attempt at a career grand slam has ended abruptly with the German becoming the first major French Open casualty.

The defending Wimbledon champion enjoyed a resurgence last year after 2016 triumphs a the US and Australian Opens.

But the fifth seed in Paris lasted little more than an hour in Sunday's tournament opener against Russian Anastasia Potapova, losing 6-4 6-2.

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