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Kerber Injury Update: Stuttgart Injury Should Not Hold Her Back

By Harry Floyd

STUTTGART, GERMANY - APRIL 26: Angelique Kerber of Germany reacts during her match against Anett Kontaveit of Estonia during day 4 of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix at Porsche-Arena on April 26, 2018 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
STUTTGART, GERMANY - APRIL 26: Angelique Kerber of Germany reacts during her match against Anett Kontaveit of Estonia during day 4 of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix at Porsche-Arena on April 26, 2018 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images) /
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Kerber Injury Update — German tennis star Angelique Kerber retires from play in Stuttgart this past week due to injury. Here’s an update.

The Kerber injury is one that fans and players alike are keeping an eye on as we head further down the road to Paris. Action at the 2018 French Open is right around the corner.

Angelique Kerber, a former world No. 1 and two-time Grand Slam singles champion, retires during her match against Anett Kontaveit. The Estonian tennis player moves in at the event, earning a 6-0, 2-0 victory over Kerber. Now, here’s a look at how Angie is faring in the days following.

Posting to her social media accounts, Kerber reassured fans that she is remaining positive and aims to be back on the courts as soon as possible. The 2018 WTA Tour has shown her to gunning for the top of the rankings yet again. While 2016 was a fantastic year for the German tennis star, she stumbled last season before finding her stride again in recent months. Now, Kerber is proving that she continues to be a player to beat in women’s singles tennis. She defeated Petra Kvitova in Stuttgart before retiring in her second match.

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Previously, Angelique Kerber has reached the quarterfinals at the French Open. She looks to outdo that performance next month.

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The Kerber injury might have some fans on edge as we approach play at Roland Garros, but the injury does not appear to be too serious. She had her thigh wrapped going into her meeting with Kontaveit. As long as she does not reagrivate anything moving forward, Kerber ought to be considered a top contender for the upcoming Grand Slam. Her impressive play on the year has made her one of the frontrunners in the current WTA Tour Race to Singapore. She is right alongside Simona Halep and Caroline Wozniacki. Stay tuned to see how she bounces back onto the courts and expect the former world No. 1 to be competitive throughout the rest of the 2018 WTA Tour. Check back for updates on all of the action in women’s singles tennis.

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