PERTH, Australia — Angelique Kerber won both of her matches as Germany beat Belgium 2-1 in their opener at the mixed-team Hopman Cup at Perth Arena on Monday. The 1-1 score led to a Fast4 mixed doubles with Kerber and Zverev playing together for the first time and beating Mertens and Goffin 4-2, 4-3 (2). Goffin had his serve broken in the opening game, with all players holding serve afterward in a tight decider. “I think it was a good match from both of us, a really high quality,” said Kerber, who is playing in the Hopman Cup for the first time. “For me, it gives me a bit of confidence starting the year like this, playing good tennis again.”Seventh-ranked Goffin hit 12 winners to take the opening set against Zverev.

Source: National Post January 01, 2018 16:18 UTC