Melbourne Park was ground zero for the stunning breakthrough of Angelique Kerber’s tennis career so the German has naturally savoured some golden memories before the defence of her Australian Open title.
The emotions bubbled to the surface as the late-blooming left-hander was driven through the Melbourne Park gates for the first time since coming back this year.
And she was overcome again when walking side-by-side with men’s winner Novak Djokovic, the defending champions cradling their trophies on the way to the draw on Friday.
Kerber has had several months to deal with the pomp and ceremony that goes with being world number one, …read more
Source: Daily News & Analysis
