Serena claims first Wimbledon crown - report

Serena Williams today claimed her first Wimbledon title by defeating elder sister and defending champion Venus in the final on Centre Court.

Serena claims first Wimbledon crown - report

Serena Williams today claimed her first Wimbledon title by defeating elder sister and defending champion Venus in the final on Centre Court.

Serena had already taken Venus’ crown as world number one by reaching the final, and deservedly took her Wimbledon title as well with a 7-6 6-3 victory in the first final between sisters at the All England Club since the inaugural final in 1884.

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