Angelique Kerber Wins US Open, Becomes New World Number 1

Angelique Kerber is the new tennis world number 1 after winning the US Open.

The German won the title on Saturday, beating Czech’s Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 4-6, 6-4. The trophy is her second Grand Slam of the year, after winning the Australian Open in January.

“Amazing to win a second Grand Slam in one year,” Kerber said. “It’s the best year of my career.

“It all started for me here in New York five years ago when I reached the semi-finals and now I am here with the trophy,” she added. “It’s incredible.”