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US Open 2016 Women’s Final: Pliskova vs. Kerber Preview, Predictions
- Updated: September 9, 2016
The 2016 U.S. Open women’s final features a player who will be the WTA Tour’s new world No. 1 against a first-time Grand Slam finalist.
Angelique Kerber, the provisional No. 1, defeated Caroline Wozniacki 6-4, 6-3, while Karolina Pliskova upset Serena Williams 6-2, 7-6 (5) in semifinals action Thursday night at Flushing Meadows, New York.
At age 28, Kerber becomes the oldest player to debut at No. 1 and the first German to hold the top spot since Steffi Graf. She’s also the fifth player to reach her first three Grand Slam finals in one year. The last …
