Kerber wastes shot at No. 1, Murray’s long streak ends, too
MASON, Ohio — The final step up to No. 1 was simply too big for Angelique Kerber — this time, anyway. The world’s second-ranked player wasted a chance to end Serena Williams’ long run at the top. She fell behind at the outset, repeatedly missed routine shots and fell to Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 6-1 in