Angelique Kerber overcame a slow start in her match against Nina Stojanovic to beat her 6-4 6-3.
Kerber arrived to
Wimbledon on the back of a triumphant run in Bad Homburg winning the trophy. Her slow start against Stojanovic was mostly due to unfamiliarity with her opponent as she explained after the match:
"I didn't know what to expect, actually. I just knew a few things,
but she started really well, especially the first few games. She's really playing really hard and fast, especially the first and second serve. I was trying to staying in the match, focusing on my chances. The last few games, especially the last few points, I was a
little bit nervous."
Kerber was asked how she felt being back on grass and she explained:
"I'm feeling really good. Especially with the win on my belt last week coming here to Wimbledon, that gives me for sure a lot of confidence. And also playing on grass again, which I love to play. It fits my game. Always when you're working hard, one day it pays off. I was feeling it last week. Now I just try to continue this and looking
forward to playing every single match, match by match, and playing
better and better."