Aryna Sabalenka thanks Billie Jean King after Australian Open win
It's Sabalenka's first title.
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Former world No. 1 Angelique Kerber clinched her first title on clay since 2016 in Stuttgart, downing Kaja Juvan 7-6(5), 6-7(0), 7-6(5) in the Internationaux de Strasbourg final Saturday.
Kerber held on through the three tiebreak sets, battling for 3 hours and 16 minutes before lifting the trophy in Strasbourg.
Simply INCREDIBLE 🤯
— wta (@WTA) May 21, 2022
In one of the matches (and match points) of the season, 🇩🇪 @AngeliqueKerber clinches a 14th career WTA title with a 7-6(5), 6-7(0), 7-6(5) victory over Juvan in Strasbourg!!#IS22 pic.twitter.com/yrXzhnUSKc
The 34-year-old had a trying season until her latest triumph, winning only two matches in 2022 before her Strasbourg run.
Kerber sealed her hard-fought victory with a stunning passing shot, putting an exclamation point on her championship in France.
The German star will have a quick turnaround as she heads into the French Open, taking on Magdalena Fręch in the first round at Roland Garros on Monday.
It's Sabalenka's first title.
Instead, she'll set her sights on the doubles bracket.
Pegula is the last American woman standing.
Both lost in straight sets.