Angelique Kerber’s performance in Paris on Tuesday was a microcosm of the 2016 WTA season to date: ups and downs, highs and lows and unprecedented inconsistency and unpredictability.
The Australian Open champion and No. 3 seed was upset by Kiki Bertens, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3, in the first round of the French Open.
The world No. 58 took the first set with ease, but Kerber responded in the second to level the match. In the decider, Bertens outclassed the favorite to send her home early.