WIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams beat Julia Goerges at Wimbledon for the second year in a row.
The seven-time champion defeated the 18th-seeded German 6-3, 6-4 on No. 1 Court. Williams beat Goerges in straight sets in the semifinals at the All England Club last year before losing to Angelique Kerber in the final.
The 11th-seeded Williams will next play Carla Suarez Navarro on Monday in the fourth round.
Top-seeded Ash Barty also advanced, beating Harriet Dart 6-1, 6-1 on Centre Court. The Australian will next face another unseeded player on Monday, Alison Riske of the United States.