Kerber celebrates rise to World No 1 by beating Pliskova, winning US Open

Angelique Kerber of Germany holds up her winning trophy after defeating Karolina Pliskova of Czech Republic in the 2016 US Open women’s Singles final match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on September 10, 2016. New world number one Kerber won with a battling 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 victory over Pliskova. (AFP)

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Angelique Kerber of Germany holds up her winning trophy after defeating Karolina Pliskova of Czech Republic in the 2016 US Open women’s Singles final match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on September 10, 2016. New world number one Kerber won with a battling 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 victory over Pliskova. (AFP)

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Kerber kisses her championship trophy as she poses for photographs. (AFP)

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Kerber (R) and Pliskova pose with their trophies during the presentation ceremony. (AFP)

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Kerber kisses her trophy as photographers take pictures. (AFP)

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Kerber soaks in her win. (AFP)

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Kerber falls to the ground in celebration after Pliskova’s last shot goes out. (AFP)

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Kerber and Pliskova embrace at the net after the match. (AFP)

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Kerber climbs up into her box and hugs her coach. (AFP)

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Kerber tears up as she falls to the ground in celebration. (AFP)

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Pliskova hits a forehand during a rally. (AFP)

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Pliskova celebrates winning the second set. (AFP)

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Kerber bends down to return a low ball. (AFP)

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Pliskova walks towards the baseline to receive serve. (AFP)

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Kerber hits a forehand return. (AFP)

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Kerber celebrates winning the first set with a fist pump. (AFP)