Kerber too strong for Aussie Birrell

Kimberly Birrell's Australian Open campaign has come to a shuddering halt at the hands of second seed Angelique Kerber.

Germany’s Angelique Kerber.Credit:AP

The 20-year-old Australian wildcard made a hasty third round exit with 2016 champion Kerber winning their Rod Laver Arena clash on Friday night 6-1 6-0 in just under one hour.

Kerber next takes on exciting young American Danielle Collins who downed 19th seed Caroline Garcia of France 6-3 6-2.

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