The German Tennis Team started with a win against Spain in the Hopman Cup in Perth. Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber prevailed on Sunday with 6:2, 3:6, 6:3 against Garbine Muguruza. ATP Champion Alexander Zeverev won 6:4, 4:6, 7:6 (7:0) against David Ferrer. Thus, Germany had already led to the single lead with 2:0. The final Mixed won Kerber/Zverev with 4:2, 4:3 against Muguruza/Ferrer.
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Kerbers match more than two hours against the winner of two Grand Slam titles. “I was just trying to play a good Match and enjoy the first game of the year,” said Kerber. The unofficial Mixed championship is one of the tennis year 2019, although it starts before the new year. (dpa)
