Serena Claims Sixth Wimbledon Title To win Muguruza
Serena
Williams claimed a sixth Wimbledon title and fourth successive grand slam crown
by suppressing the spirited attacking instincts of 20th-seeded Spaniard Garbine
Muguruza to win Saturday's final 6-4 6-4.
American Williams reinforced her stranglehold on
the women's game by overcoming an early wobble and resisting a battling
fightback to claim a 21st grand slam title that leaves her one behind German
Steffi Graf's record haul of professional era majors.
The world’s number one was simply too powerful and too
consistent for surprise 21-year-old finalist Muguruza, who began with a valiant
positive approach but could not maintain her early high level.
After losing a close first set and battling bravely to come back
from 5-1 down in the second, the Spaniard was eventually downed after one hour
and 23 minutes of combat, to leave Williams to receive the acclaim of the
Centre Court crowd.
Williams now holds all four majors at the same time, the
so-called 'Serena Slam', having also won the U.S., Australian and French Open
titles.
"I can't believe I am standing here with another Serena
Slam. It is so cool," Williams said courtside.
"It has been a
pleasure and an honor to have so many years in this unbelievable place."
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