Angelique Kerber win's over halep into bnp Paribas WTA finals 2016

SINGAPORE 
Kerber laid down a marker at the bnp Paribas WTA finals an impressive straight set win over  halep on Tuesday.

After edging a closely contested opening set, Kerber raced through the second, wrapping up a 6-4, 6-2 victory in an hour and 22 minutes.

"I'm feeling very good here. I'm really enjoying being back here on the center court and playing my best tennis," Kerber told Andrew Krasny during her on court interview. "I think we played a great match today.

"I try every time I step on court to give my best. Of course every match here is tough - it's the best eight players in the world - and I'm just trying to focus on my game."