Tennis news - Teenager Bianca Andreescu stuns Angelique Kerber to win Indian Wells title

ByReuters

Updated 17/03/2019 at 23:13 GMT

Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu stunned eighth-seeded Angelique Kerber 6-4 3-6 6-4 to win the BNP Paribas Open and capture her first career title in Indian Wells on Sunday.

Bianca Andreescu of Canada reacts to defeating Angelique Kerber of Germany during their women's singles final match at the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 17, 2019 in Indian Wells, California.

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Andreescu overcame a troublesome right shoulder and used creative and aggressive shotmaking to defeat the German on a hot and sunny day in the Southern California desert.

Bianca Andreescu of Canada shakes hands at the net after her three set victory against Angelique Kerber of Germany in the womens final on day fourteen of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 17, 2019 in Indian Wells, California.

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The 18-year-old dropped her racket and fell on her back when Kerber hit a backhand into the net to deliver the tournament wildcard the biggest win of her young career.

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