Kerber Battles Past Sorribes Tormo in 3-Hour Thriller

Germany's Angelique Kerber celebrates during her second round match against Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo during The Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain, on July 1, 2021. Toby Melville/Reuters

LONDON—Three-times Grand Slam champion Angelique Kerber held off a spirited challenge from Spain’s Sara Sorribes Tormo to win 7–5 5–7 6–4 on Thursday and book her place in the Wimbledon third round.

Kerber arrived at the All England Club brimming with confidence having won the grasscourt title at Bad Homburg—her first tournament victory since defeating Serena Williams in the Wimbledon final three years ago.