Kerber ends losing streak with victory over Gibbs, set to face Keys in Quarter-Finals at Toray Pan Pacific Open

Wednesday, 18 September 2019 at 10:49

Madison Keys and Angelique Kerber will face off in the tie of the Quarter-Finals at the Toray Pan Pacific Open in Osaka after victories over Zarina Diyas and Nicole Gibbs respectively.

Keys though had to mount a comeback to see off Diyas though coming from a set down to win 5-7, 6-0, 6-4 meaning it was routine in the end but not at the start of the contest by any means.

Kerber eased past Gibbs who's battle with cancer this year has been well documented and after going down 6-2 in the opening set, the American fought back to claim a double break but 18 winners and six out of 11 break points dispelled the late charge.

It also ends a losing streak for Kerber who claims her first victory since Wimbledon to start her campaign in Osaka well.

The German came into the event having only one win since July but it doesn't get any tougher on the hard courts next up than Keys who has been one of the stand out players this season and will prove a stern test as she aims to return to form.

https://twitter.com/WTA/status/1174171634120441856?s=20

Samuel GillEditor-in-Chief

Samuel Gill is the Chief Content Officer (CCO) of TennisUpToDate.com, a role he has held since 2020. He is responsible for editorial governance across the platform, including setting content standards, overseeing accuracy and consistency, and guiding long-term editorial strategy. Since joining, he has contributed more than 10,000 articles and editorial pieces across the TennisUpToDate network, playing a central role in the daily operation and development of the site.

Based in Leicester, Samuel has a broad background in tennis media. In his current role, he works closely with editors and writers to ensure coverage meets clear journalistic standards, with particular attention to verification, consistency, and timely updates when new information becomes available.

See author's posts

claps 0visitors 0

Day 2: Results at the St. Petersburg Open, Rublev with a comeback

Osaka and Mertens next to advance at Toray Pan Pacific Open