Serena Williams laid down a marker in her bid for an eighth Wimbledon title with a straight-sets win over the dangerous Julia Goerges.
In a repeat of last year’s semi-final, Williams was too strong for the German 18th seed and triumphed 6-3 6-4.
Maybe hitting with Andy Murray, her mixed doubles partner, on Friday has had a positive effect as the American was moving and serving much better than in her first two matches.
Williams, seeded 11, secured a break for 4-2 in the first set and despite some concerted Goerges pressure she served it out. Read more