5 things to know about the WTA Year-end championships

5. Angelique Kerber leads the way

   

   Kerber ends 2016 as the World No.1 player

   With Serena Williams opting out of the tournament with shoulder injury, the world number 1, Angelique Kerber will be in the spotlight. She has been in terrific form all season, bagging Australian Open and U.S. Open, her first two Grand Slam victories. She was also the first player to qualify for this elite group back on 22^nd August along with Serena Williams.

Kerber has a 2-7 win loss record at the event. In her draw, she has 3-4 head to head record against Halep, 4-4 against Cibulkova and 5-1 against Keys. Thus the overall record against group member is 12-9 in Kerber’s favour. The question then remains can the WTA’s Player of the Year live up to this new challenge and end the season in the best possible manner?