Kerber ends Hsieh's fairytale run to reach quarters

Former champion Angelique Kerber was driven to distraction by the unorthodox game of world No 88 Hsieh Su-wei but overhauled the Taiwanese battler 4-6 7-5 6-2 to reach the quarter-final of the Australian Open Monday. The 21st seed was being tied up in knot by double-sided Hsieh's angles and slices in a match of clashing styles at Rod Laver Arena before the slender Taiwanese fatigued and the German's power game prevailed.

Onto the quarters!!@AngeliqueKerber uses her insane fitness and athleticism to outlast Su-Wei #Hsieh 4-6 7-5 6-2. Up next: Madison Keys.#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/CunizFXZBW

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 22, 2018

Hsieh saved two match points to hold serve in a late burst of resistance but 2016 champion Kerber closed it out in the next game when she whipped an easy passing shot. Kerber, 30, will meet American Madison Keys for a place in the semi-final.