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Go on girl! Rosamund Pike roars on the ladies from the Royal Box at Wimbledon

Published: 18:56 EST, 11 July 2015 | Updated: 06:24 EST, 12 July 2015

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The women's final drew a number stars to the Royal Box yesterday, including Gone Girl actress Rosamund Pike and Downton Abbey favourities Dame Maggie Smith and Michelle Dockery.

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was also there, as was the musician Drake.

They saw Serena Williams win the title, her sixth at the All England Club with a straight sets victory over her tearful opponent, Garbine Muguruza, 21.

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Nail biting: Michelle Dockery and Rosamund Pike react as they watch from the Royal Box as Williams defeated Garbine Muguruzua in straight sets 6-4, 6-4

The Gone Girl actress was one among a host of celebrities who watched the ladies' singles final yesterday

Lucky charm: Rapper Drake arrived in a white hooded sweatshirt to watch his friend as she bids for her sixth Wimbledon title

Hawk eyed: Nicola Sturgeon applauds alongside other crowd members after a point in the first set of the match on Saturday afternoon

In the family: Venus Williams arrives in the player's box and is greeted by Anna Wintour as they watch her sister's battle on the court

Star studded: Actor Dave Chappelle and Denise Lewis arrive at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club ahead of the final

Elegant: Michelle Dockery was joined in the Royal Box by a friend as she took her seat ahead of this afternoon's Ladies Final

In winning the championship, Williams is one step away from achieving a calendar Grand Slam, holding the titles for the world's four major tournaments in one year.

She also becomes the oldest ever Wimbledon champion at the age of 33.

Speaking after her win today, Williams, who last won Wimbledon in 2012, said it felt 'so good' to have the trophy back in her hands.

'It feels so good, it's been a little while and you really appreciate it. I have to give strength to God for today.

'I'm just happy it was such a great match. Thank you to everyone for in my box for always coming out and supporting me, I couldn't have done this without you thank you so much,

'I can't believe I'm standing here with another Serena Slam.'

Addressing the Centre Court crowd she added: 'I love you, thank you so much. (You are) such a good crowd. It's been a pleasure to give so many years to this unbelievable stadium so thank you.

Throughout the tournament Williams was cheered on by an impressive entourage of celebrities, counting rapper Drake, Chrissy Teigen, John Legend, Ciara, Karlie Kloss and Dasha Zhukova as fans.

After the ladies' final, Andy Murray's brother Jamie and partner John Peers were beaten in the men's doubles final.