Angelique Kerber answered questions that fans sent into the Western & Southern Open Twitter account, @CincyTennis.  Make sure to follow both the Western & Southern Open and Angelique Kerber, @AngeliqueKerber, on Twitter.

 

Outside of Flushing Meadow what do you like to do or see in New York?

 

I like to shop at Tiffany & Co. when I’m in New York for the US Open and not playing tennis.

 

 

What does it feel like to be the top ranked German player?

Being the top ranked German feels great but I’m not thinking about it because there are so many great German players.

 

 

What has changed in your game or attitude these past 12 months to enable you to now be a top 10 player?

My fitness regimen has improved and I have a great support team around me.

 

 

What do you feel is the part of your game which needs the most improvement to win Grand Slame titles?

 

I want my game to be more consistent and I’m working on my fitness and serve.

 

 

What has been the biggest reason for your rise from out of the top 100 to the top 10? Did you change your game?

 

I have a great team around me and have been working on my fitness by running and hitting the gym.

 

 

Why did you start playing tennis?

I started playing tennis when I was three because I love the game!  My parents inspired me to play.

 

 

Hi Angelique, of the current top players who do you find the most difficult to play and matchup against?

 

There are so many great top players that I can't pick just one.

 

 

Angie, do you think tennis has become more popular in your home country since you played US Open last year ?