Angelique Kerber missed her first title since her Wimbledon victory in July 2018 at the prestigious WTA tournament in Indian Wells. The number eight in the tennis world rankings lost the dramatic final 4: 6, 6: 3, 4: 6 against the 18-year-old Canadian top talent Bianca Andreescu, but improved in the World Ranking in fourth place.
Andreescu secured the win with her fourth match ball after 2:18 hours. For a short time it looked as if the Canadian would break in - she had to be treated at her stroke arm, also prevailed in the Indian Wells Indian temperatures above 30 degrees. Andreescu played smart in the heat, variable and with enormous force, especially with the second serve of the Canadian had Kerber problems.
Andreescu is the youngest Indian Wells finalist since Kim Clijsters (Belgium) in 2001, and has the Top 20 in her sights as the world's No. 24 ranking; she was qualified for the tournament thanks to a wildcard. For her tournament victory, the 18-year-old now collects $ 1.34 million.