Hopman Cup: Angie def 6-2, 4-6, 6-3.

What a great start of the year for Angelique Kerber - or was it the end of 2018? Either way, that is very promising for 2019. Not saying it was easy but it was certainly a gain of confidence for Angelique as she had lost her 5 last encounters against the Spaniard. 

In the first set, Angie was in command.  The rallies were not always easy, but her directive tennis was the key.  Even though Mugu moved well for a tall girl, Angie was the quickest of the 2, able to turn defensive into offense at times if she hadn't take the point in our own hands already. In the second set, she lost her focus for a split second, and that was what forced a decider.  Angie stayed solid and strong, precised and powerful - when her focus is on, she is the best player in the world.

It was a great battle, even thought the match combined as much as winner than EU, the mistakes were rarely coming after a shot or 2, it was hard work and Angie deserves the win, giving the lead to Germany on their pool.

See below the press conference after Angie's win.  Sometimes, the journalists should stick to what matter but Angie always find a way to tell what she wanna say politely.