Karolina Pliskova, left, faced Angelique Kerber in the US Open final. Pliskova played in her first grand slam final while it was the third major final for the German this year.
Karolina Pliskova, left, faced Angelique Kerber in the US Open final. Pliskova played in her first grand slam final while it was the third major final for the German this year.
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Kerber quickly grabbed a 2-0 lead against the player with the most aces on the women's tour this year.
Kerber quickly grabbed a 2-0 lead against the player with the most aces on the women's tour this year.
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Pliskova was getting her chances but couldn't break through on the big points.
Pliskova was getting her chances but couldn't break through on the big points.
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Until, that is, late in the second set. She struck a lob volley to break for 4-3.
Until, that is, late in the second set. She struck a lob volley to break for 4-3.
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The crowd -- wanting more tennis -- got behind Pliskova on Arthur Ashe stadium and she duly took the second. She even led the decider 3-1.
The crowd -- wanting more tennis -- got behind Pliskova on Arthur Ashe stadium and she duly took the second. She even led the decider 3-1.
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But Kerber rallied and won when Pliskova's forehand went long and wide.
But Kerber rallied and won when Pliskova's forehand went long and wide.
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Kerber claimed her second major of 2016 and will be the world No. 1 in the rankings Monday, replacing Serena Williams.
Kerber claimed her second major of 2016 and will be the world No. 1 in the rankings Monday, replacing Serena Williams.
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