Venus Williams is
now a seven-time
Grand Slam
champion
Venus Williams captured her fifth Wimbledon title by beating her sister Serena Williams 7-5 6-4 in a high-quality final.
Serena Williams
The 28-year-old becomes one of only four players to lift the trophy five times or more in the modern era.
Serena made a blistering start, forging a 4-2 lead, but Venus clawed her way back to 4-4 before breaking at 6-5 to snatch the first set in 53 minutes.
Both players maintained a high standard throughout in blustery conditions, but Venus had the edge when it counted.
She sealed victory when Serena sprayed a backhand into the tramlines but her celebrations were muted as she approached the net to give her sister a hug.
"I can't believe that it's five. When you're in the final against Serena, five seems so far away. She played so awesome so it was really a task," said Venus, now a seven-time Grand Slam champion.
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