After losing a close first set and battling bravely to come
back from 5-1 down in the second, the 21-year-old Spaniard was
eventually downed after one hour and 23 minutes to leave Williams to
receive the acclaim of the Centre Crowd.
At 33 years and 289 days,
Serena surpasses Martina Navratilova as the oldest player to win
Wimbledon, or any of the other three Grand Slams, in the Open era.
"It feels so good. Garbine played so well. I didn't even know it was
over because she was fighting so hard at the end. She will be holding
this trophy very, very soon. I am happy it was such a great match," said
Williams.
"I can't believe I am standing here with another Serena
Slam. It is so cool. It has been a pleasure and an honour to give so
many years in this unbelievable place."
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