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Angelique Kerber: defending champion’s chances at 2017 US Open

By Harry Floyd

EASTBOURNE, ENGLAND - JUNE 29: Angelique Kerber of Germany hits a forehand during the ladies singles quarter final match against Johanna konta of Great Britain on day five of the Aegon International Eastbourne at Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club on June 29, 2017 in Eastbourne, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
EASTBOURNE, ENGLAND - JUNE 29: Angelique Kerber of Germany hits a forehand during the ladies singles quarter final match against Johanna konta of Great Britain on day five of the Aegon International Eastbourne at Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club on June 29, 2017 in Eastbourne, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /
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Angelique Kerber is facing an uphill battle right now. The former world No. 1 has lost the top ranking but looks to defend her US Open title.

Angelique Kerber looks to defend her US Open title in just over a month.

The German tennis star recently slipped from the world No. 1 ranking in women’s singles tennis. After play at Wimbledon, Kerber dropped to the No. 3 position.

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Now, Kerber is eyeing the US Open in the coming weeks as a chance to redeem herself.

At Wimbledon, the former world No. 1 fell in the fourth round to eventual women’s champion Garbine Muguruza. The loss made it so that Karolina Pliskova would take the world No. 1 ranking following the major tournament.

Pliskova lost in the US Open finals last year to Kerber.

2017 sees both the defending champion and current world No. 1 as featured players at this year’s US Open. There is no doubt that Angelique Kerber will be looking for a deep run at the Grand Slam.

In 2016, Kerber won two Grand Slam singles titles and reached the finals at the French Open. The 2017 WTA Tour, however, has proven more difficult for the German tennis star.

Angelique Kerber has managed a WTA singles record of 24-15 so far in 2017. She remains a top player in the sport, but has not managed to win a title yet this year. Looking at the Race to Singapore rankings, Kerber is in the No. 13 position.

The 2017 US Open is critical for Angelique Kerber.

Look for other top players such as Simona Halep to also be fighting hard at the US Open. Halep is the current world No. 2 in women’s singles tennis. After a runner-up finish at Roland Garros this year, the Romanian tennis star is eager to reach another Grand Slam final. She is seeking her first ever Grand Slam singles title. Stay tuned to see how the action unfolds at the 2017 US Open.

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