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Venus Williams wins Wimbledon title

Venus Williams won her fifth singles title at Wimbledon on Saturday with a 7-5 6-4 win over her sister Serena Williams in the final.

  • Reuters
  • Published: 19:10 July 5, 2008
  • Gulf News

  • Venus Williams holds her trophy, after defeating her sister Serena to win the Women's Singles Championship at Wimbledon on Saturday.
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London: Venus Williams won her fifth singles title at Wimbledon on Saturday with a 7-5 6-4 win over her sister Serena Williams in the final.

It was the American's seventh grand slam title.

The 28-year-old Venus fought back from a breakdown in both sets to trump her sister in high-quality contest on Centre Court.

The American also achieved another milestone when she fired the fastest serve by a woman at Wimbledon, a 208-kilometre per hour bullet.

Serena surrendered her title hopes when she scooped a backhand wide to hand Venus victory following an absorbing battle lasting one hour and 51 minutes.

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