LONDON — Serena Williams earned her 600th career victory by brushing aside 42-year-old Kimiko Date-Krumm 6-2, 6-0 on Centre Court to reach the fourth round of Wimbledon on Saturday.
Date-Krumm was the oldest woman to reach the third round of Wimbledon in the Open era — having made the semifinals here in 1996 — and the Japanese veteran never stood a chance against the power game of the 31-year-old Williams.
Playing under the lights with the retractable roof closed on Centre Court in the last match of the day, Williams finished with 28 winners to 8 for Date-Krumm and broke her five times.
The five-time champion will next face Sabine Lisicki of Germany.
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More From Star Tribune
More From Sports
Gophers
U football adds offensive tackle for 2024, edge rusher for 2025
Aluma Nkele, 6-6 and 355 pounds, started five games for Texas-El Paso year and announced his transfer to the Gophers. An Indiana high schooler also committed to the U.
Wolves
Postgame presser with Towns showed how Edwards has grown as a leader
The two stars meshed perfectly in the four-game sweep of the Suns, and Anthony Edwards has learned how to dole out praise to Karl-Anthony Towns and his other teammates while also being able to be honest and direct when the Timberwolves need more from them.
Wolves
Souhan: This Wolves team is why we love to watch sports
We find them fun to watch, a must-follow. Why? Here's what's working well for the Wolves:
Sports
Nadal tested in a 3-hour win over Cachin at Madrid. Swiatek reaches the women's quarterfinals
After spending more than three hours on the court and earning a hard-fought victory, Rafael Nadal was feeling optimistic again.
Sports
Mets pitcher Luis Severino working on no-hitter through 7 innings against Cubs
Luis Severino is working on a no-hitter for the New York Mets through seven innings Monday night against the Chicago Cubs.