Serena powers to 7th Wimbledon crown

Serena Williams powered to her seventh Wimbledon crown as the world number one finally claimed a record-equalling 22nd major title with a 7-5, 6-3 victory over Angelique Kerber in Saturday's final, reports AFP from London. Williams had been stuck on 21 Grand Slams since winning last year's Wimbledon, but the American star ended that frustrating barren spell to retain the title and draw level with Steffi Graf's Open era record. Serena was pushed hard by Kerber in a high-quality clash lasting 81 minutes on Centre Court, but the German fourth seed eventually crumbled under a barrage of 39 winners and 13 aces from the defending champion. “It's a great feeling to be here. Angelique brings out great tennis in me," said Serena. “Number 22 is awesome. Centre Court feels like home." Kerber said the American was a great champion. Having avenged her shock loss against Kerber in the Australian Open final in January, Williams was wreathed in smiles as she paraded the Venus Rosewater Dish around Centre Court after collecting a cheque for £2 million ($2.5 million, 2.3 million euros).

Serena powers to 7th Wimbledon crown

Serena Williams powered to her seventh Wimbledon crown as the world number one finally claimed a record-equalling 22nd major title with a 7-5, 6-3 victory over Angelique Kerber in Saturdays final, reports AFP from London. Williams had been stuck on 21 Grand Slams since winning last years Wimbledon, but the American star ended that frustrating barren spell to retain the title and draw level with Steffi Grafs Open era record. Serena was pushed hard by Kerber in a high-quality clash lasting 81 minutes on Centre Court, but the German fourth seed eventually crumbled under a barrage of 39 winners and 13 aces from the defending champion. Its a great feeling to be here. Angelique brings out great tennis in me, said Serena. Number 22 is awesome. Centre Court feels like home. Kerber said the American was a great champion. Having avenged her shock loss against Kerber in the Australian Open final in January, Williams was wreathed in smiles as she paraded the Venus Rosewater Dish around Centre Court after collecting a cheque for 2 million ($2.5 million, 2.3 million euros).