Angelique Kerber could be the first German to win the Wimbledon tournament with a win over Serena Williams since 1996. Spox gives all the important information about the final and shows where you can see the game live.
The women’s Wimbledon finale will take place on Saturday at 3 pm.
Since Thursday it is certain that the Wimbledon finale between Angelique Kerber and Serena Williams will also be shown on free TV. ZDF secured the broadcasting rights for the game at short notice, which will also be shown in the live stream on the station’s website.
“We are delighted to be able to show viewers this sporting highlight on free-to-air television,” said ZDF sports director Thomas Fuhrmann. Commentator of the game is Aris Donzelli.
Until now, the live rights had been held exclusively by the pay-TV station Sky. Sky will also be showing the women’s final live on Saturday, while the pay-TV channel will continue to show the remaining Wimbledon matches exclusively. A live stream via Sky Go is also available for subscribers.
If you can’t see the game live, SPOX will keep you up to date. Click here for the live ticker for the Wimbledon finale between Angelique Kerber and Serena Williams.
Two years ago Angelique Kerber and Serena Williams faced each other in the Wimbledon final. On July 9, 2016, the German lost 5:7, 3:6.
Kerber had to fend off three break chances from Williams in their service game, but was at eye level in the attractive baseline duels.
Williams was stable in her own service. In a 6-5 lead, she used her second set ball with strong nerves after 46 minutes. The American convinced above all by her strong service play, Kerbers first and only break chance fended off was at the conditions of 3:3 typically with an Ace. Williams then managed the decisive break for 5-3.
Serena Williams has held the upper hand in previous encounters. The American won six of the eight games against Kerber at a set ratio of 13:4.
What Angelique Kerber and Serena Williams say before the Wimbledon finale
Prior to her baby break, Serena Williams was the dominant player in the All England Club. The final against Kerber is a new edition of the 2016 final.