Angelique Kerber stuns Serena Williams to clinch Australian Open title

Angelique Kerber stunned Serena Williams to claim the Australian Open title. The 28-year-old German, who was playing in her first Grand Slam final, won 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 against the world number one. Williams had been seeking her 22nd major title, which would have moved her into a tie with Steffi Graf for the most Grand Slam singles titles in the Open era. Meanwhile, Kerber will rise to world number two with victory, earning $3.4 million for the win.

More from Sports

Coming Up on Dubai Eye

  • The Business Breakfast

    6:00am - 10:00am

    The Business Breakfast is the day’s must listen for the UAE’s business leaders, and those who aspire to be.

  • The Agenda

    10:00am - 1:00pm

    Broadcasting every weekday, Georgia Tolley goes beyond the headlines to speak to government ministers, decision makers, analysts and local experts to find out how the news will impact those of us living in the UAE.

BUSINESS BREAKFAST LATEST

On Dubai Eye

  • Flying Taxis

    It sounds like an episode of The Jetsons, but the sight of flying taxis whizzing around our cities could be much closer than you think.

  • Tough penalties for deliberate tax evasion

    The UAE has said that tougher penalties will come into force from 1st August for not keeping proper corporate tax records.