Garbine Muguruza wins first Wimbledon title with straight sets victory over Venus Williams in final.
Muguruza won 7-5 6-0, responding to facing two set points in opener to win nine games on the bounce, clinching the second set with a bagel as 37-year-old Williams surrendered in the face of the Spaniard's relentless and brilliant hitting.
The 23-year-old -- who lost to Williams' sister Serena in the final two years ago -- won in one hour and 17 minutes, dropping to her knees in tears when an incorrect challenge from Williams sealed her second Grand Slam title.
Muguruza, who won the French Open last year, said afterwards: "It was definitely the hardest match today. I grew up watching Venus play, so it's incredible to play the final. It feels incredible to play her here. Inside of course, I was nervous. I always dreamed to be here. I was composed I guess. [The first set was] very tough, we both
had a lot of chances.
had a lot of chances.
At 37, Williams was aiming to become the oldest women to win a Grand Slam in the Open Era and she suggested she was not finished yet, saying afterwards. "I miss you Serena. I tried to do the same things you do but I think they'll be other opportunities, I really do."Two years ago I lost to Serena and she told me one day I would win and here I am."
"Congratulations Garbine. Amazing. I know how hard you work and I'm sure it means so much to you and your family. Well done today, beautiful."
Williams had been imperious on serve in her semi-final win over Johanna Konta, conceding just two break points when blinded by the sun in the opening set. With the roof on, and the echoey pok-pok of rallies reverberating around Centre Court, there was no danger of a repeat – but the seven-time Grand Slam champion looked less assured than normal.
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