London (AFP)
Serena Williams, the 10th player in the world, qualified for the Wimbledon Round of 16 on Saturday by defeating Germany's Julia Görges (18th) 6-3, 6-4, a real test for the American against a cross-country player. last year in the semifinals.
A year ago, the German, who played the first semifinal of her career in Grand Slam, was beaten quite clearly 6-2, 6-4. A year later, she suffered the same fate against the former world No.1, a game close.
Serena, looking for an 8th trophy here and a 24th Grand Slam title, was reassured after taking time to get into her tournament, strangely hanging in her second match against a 18-year-old qualifications.
But face Görges, no hitch. The American, who has to play the mixed doubles with Andy Murray, has been solid, patient, and extremely effective.
"I often have a start a little choppy, but the important thing is that I'm still in the running," said the American.
In the next round, she will face Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro.
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