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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
- Venus Williams holds her trophy, after defeating her sister Serena to win the Women's Singles Championship at Wimbledon on Saturday.
- Image Credit: AP
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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