5 times US Open finalist Karolina Pliskova showed us what she's capable of

2) Muguruza done. Kerber Next

Pliskova beat Kerber in the finals of the Western and Southern Open at Cincinnati, winning her first ever WTA Premier title

After conquering Muguruza, the lanky Czech faced Angelique Kerber in the final at Cincinnati. Kerber was in red hot form in 2016 and had reached 2 Grand Slam finals, winning one as well. There was a lot at stake for Kerber in this match. Serena’s No.1 ranking could have been the German’s but for Pliskova. Showing no signs of nerves, Pliskova hammered 7 aces on her way to a downright emphatic 6-3, 6-1 victory.

Pliskova’s big forehand was in business as well as the Czech girl justified her top-15 ranking and announced herself as a serious contender for the upcoming US Open. It was the first premier tournament victory for the slender Czech.