Look, no hands! Unstoppable Williams wins the 'Serena Slam' after brushing aside 21-year-old Spaniard to clinch sixth Wimbledon title 

  • Serena Williams has beaten Garbine Muguruza in the Wimbledon Ladies' Final in straight sets 6-4, 6-4
  • The 33-year-old American defeated the Spaniard who had previously been seeded at number 20  
  • Today's final is 21-year-old Muguruza's first Grand Slam match and places her in the top 10 for the first time
  • Later Andy Murray's brother Jamie will take to the court in the Gentlemen's Doubles Final with partner John Peers  

Serena Williams won the Wimbledon Ladies Final, her sixth victory at the All England Club.

The American Number One played Garbine Muguruza, a 21-year-old Spaniard seeded number 20 before this year's tournament.

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.  

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Victory: Serena Williams has won her sixth Wimbledon final, defeating 21-year-old Garbine Muguruza in straight sets 6-4, 6-4

Victory: Serena Williams has won her sixth Wimbledon final, defeating 21-year-old Garbine Muguruza in straight sets 6-4, 6-4

Jump for joy: Serena Williams reacts after defeating Spaniard Garbine Muguruza today at Wimbledon, to claim her sixth Wimbledon win

Jump for joy: Serena Williams reacts after defeating Spaniard Garbine Muguruza today at Wimbledon, to claim her sixth Wimbledon win

Delight: The 33-year-old celebrates in front of the crowd. She is now just one step away from holding all four of the world's major titles at the same time

Delight: The 33-year-old celebrates in front of the crowd. She is now just one step away from holding all four of the world's major titles at the same time

The 33-year-old celebrated on Centre Court with her plate
Celebrating on court, the 33-year-old was overcome with joy
The 33-year-old won in straight sets today

Triumph: The 33-year-old celebrates her victory on Centre Court after defeating her younger opponent in straight sets 

Champion: Williams's victory is her sixth at Wimbledon and her 21st Grand Slam title after winning the French and Australian Opens 

Champion: Williams's victory is her sixth at Wimbledon and her 21st Grand Slam title after winning the French and Australian Opens 

Competitors: Serena and 21-year-old Spaniard Muguruza stand side-by-side with their trophies. The Spaniard was so overcome with emotion after losing her first Wimbledon final she cried into her towel at the side of the court

Competitors: Serena and 21-year-old Spaniard Muguruza stand side-by-side with their trophies. The Spaniard was so overcome with emotion after losing her first Wimbledon final she cried into her towel at the side of the court

Williams won in straight sets today, beating her less experienced opponent 6-4, 6-4. Muguruza was overcome with emotion after losing to Williams in straight sets and was seen crying into her towel at the side of the court.  

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. 

I never dreamed I'd still be out here and winning... it's been such a pleasure to give so many years to this unbelievable stadium 

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

The winning point game in the second set with Williams leading five games to Muguruza's four. The crowd's reaction was delayed with even Williams unsure whether she had won the point. 

'I didn't even know it was over,' the champion continued. Turning her head to her opponent who is 12 years her junior, Williams continued: 'Congratulations, please don't be sad. 

'You'll be holding this trophy very, very soon, believe me.

'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.

Standing ovation: Serena told Muguruza not to be sad, assuring her that one day very soon she will be holding the trophy

Standing ovation: Serena told Muguruza not to be sad, assuring her that one day very soon she will be holding the trophy

Smiles: Serena Williams told the crowd at Centre Court that it has been a pleasure to give so many years to the tournament
Smiles: Serena Williams told the crowd at Centre Court that it has been a pleasure to give so many years to the tournament

Smiles: Serena Williams told the crowd at Centre Court that it has been a pleasure to give so many years to the tournament

Celebration: Serena Williams and Garbine Muguruza leave Centre Court clutching their trophies, after Serena's decisive victory

Celebration: Serena Williams and Garbine Muguruza leave Centre Court clutching their trophies, after Serena's decisive victory

The hard work's over: Williams was in a playful mood after winning the tournament, balancing the Champion's Plate on her head 

The hard work's over: Williams was in a playful mood after winning the tournament, balancing the Champion's Plate on her head 

The tennis player jokes around with her trophy
She balanced the plate on her head to make her way back into the changing room
The player returns to her dressing room

Fooling around: Williams delighted fans at Centre Court, balancing the plate on her head as she made her way back to the locker room 

'I'm having so much fun out here, I never dreamed I'd be out here still and winning. Everyday is a pleasure and a joy for me and winning Wimbledon... oh my gosh!' 

Meanwhile Muguruza struggled to hold back tears as she received her runner-up trophy. 

'I enjoyed it a lot, I cannot talk,' the 21-year-old said through a laugh. 

'I don't have the words to say how I feel. I am very proud and happy to be here and playing in front of you, this amazing crowd.' 

Joking about her relative inexperience on grass, she joked: 'In Spain we don't have that much grass but I'm going to change things now. 

'I loved playing the big courts and a Grand Slam final for me is a dream come true. 

'I want to say congratulations to Serena, she's still showing us that she's world number one.'  She received roaring applause from the Centre Court crowd after her gracious speech.  

Yesterday Williams was relaxed in her approach to the final, saying simply she did not 'need another Wimbledon title'. 

'I don't need another Wimbledon title, I don't need another US Open, I don't need any more titles to make it so every time I step on to the court, the practice court or match court, I do look at is as more of a fun time because it's not as stressful as it was.'

Triumph: Serena Williams shows off her trophy to the crowds from a balcony looking out over Centre Court after her decisive victory
Triumph: Serena Williams shows off her trophy to the crowds from a balcony looking out over Centre Court after her decisive victory

Triumph: Serena Williams shows off her trophy to the crowds from a balcony looking out over Centre Court after her decisive victory

Emotional: The 21-year-old could not contain her tears as she received her runners' up plate at the All England Lawn Tennis Club 

Emotional: The 21-year-old could not contain her tears as she received her runners' up plate at the All England Lawn Tennis Club 

Muguruza cried as he was given her runner-up trophy
The Spaniard wipes a tear from her eye

Overwhelmed: Muguruza wipes tears from her face after losing the championship to Williams in straight sets on Saturday afternoon 

Bitter disappointment: The Spaniard received roaring applause as she was given her runner-up trophy on Saturday despite her tears 

Bitter disappointment: The Spaniard received roaring applause as she was given her runner-up trophy on Saturday despite her tears 

Among those in the crowd to cheer her on was Rosamund Pike, Michelle Dockery, Drake and, of course, Serena's older sister Venus. 

'I could lose tomorrow. Sure, I won't be happy but I don't need another Wimbledon title.' 

She later told the BBC that if she did not win the title today she would return next year to try again and that it could be Muguruza's 'time to shine'. 

Meanwhile her 21-year-old opponent spoke of idolising the American as she climbed the ranks of junior tennis. 

'She was kind of my inspiration. When I was watching the TV, I would see her play the finals and she was number one. 

'She's one of those women who you want to learn how she plays and see what you can to do play like her. 

'It's weird, when I was eight I was dreaming (of this) and 11 years later it's happening. It's amazing but it's what I've worked for. 

'It's the best, now I'm feeling that all my effort and all the work I did before is paying off.' 

Muguruza was relatively unknown at the beginning of the tournament with little in the way of experience on the grass court.

Muguruza is guaranteed a spot in the world's top ten for the first time following today's final whereas if Williams triumphs she will achieve a calendar Grand Slam having already dominated in the US, French and Australian Opens. 

Winning moment: The crowd celebrates alongside Williams as she clinches her sixth victory at the All England Club 

Winning moment: The crowd celebrates alongside Williams as she clinches her sixth victory at the All England Club 

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Gracious: The pair embraced one another after the match which lasted just one hour and 23 minutes on Saturday afternoon 

Gracious: The pair embraced one another after the match which lasted just one hour and 23 minutes on Saturday afternoon 

Force: Williams dominated on Centre Court, defeating her opponent in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 less than two hours after stepping onto the court

Force: Williams dominated on Centre Court, defeating her opponent in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 less than two hours after stepping onto the court

Strain: Muguruza had a promising start, winning the first few games of the first set and breaking her opponent's serve 

Strain: Muguruza had a promising start, winning the first few games of the first set and breaking her opponent's serve 

Dubbed 'The Serena Slam' by fans, she has achieved the feat once before in 2002-2003. She grew tired of questions on the subject earlier this week, telling reporters: 'I'm not answering anymore questions on the Grand Slam or the Serena Slam.'

WINNERS PRIZE MONEY 

Champion: £1,880,000

Runner up: £940,000 

Semi-finalists: £470,000

Quarter-finalists: £241,000

Fourth round: £127,000

Third round: £77,000

Second round: £47,000

First round: £29,000 

This is her 25th Grand Slam final and brings an end to her 15th Wimbledon tournament whereas it is Muguruza's first Grand Slam match. The 21-year-old is the first Spaniard to reach the Woman's Finals since 1996 when Arantxa Sanchez Vicario who lost to Steffi Graff. 

In the run-up to today's showdown, Muguruza told of banning her parents from the All England Club so as not to jinx herself.

The superstitious Spaniard said she 'wouldn't change a thing' after finding herself in the final, including allowing her Venezuelan mother and Spanish father to attend the match. 

'They watched me on TV or on the computer today,' she said following her semifinal victory. 

'They told me two days ago, "We want to come".I said, "No". I don't want to change anything. I'm not going to change anything.' 

Among those willing her to victory is former champion Rafa Nadal who on Saturday tweeted to his 8million followers: 'Very happy to see a colleague, @GarbiMuguruza, in such an important final. All the best!'

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

She dispelled rumours of a romance with Canadian rapper Drake after he was spotted at a number of her matches during the tournament. 

'We've been friends for so many years, just like family,' said Williams of Drake, still rumoured to be a love interest.

Asked if the Toronto-born rapper and producer would be on hand for the Muguruza showdown, Williams offered another sardonic reply.

'Oh, I hope so," she said. 'We're kind of like we're on a streak right now, we got to do this.'

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

Michelle Dockery could barely contain her anticipation during the match
Rosamund Pike held her hands to her face in suspense

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

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 

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 

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

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

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

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

Dave Chappelle arrives at the club
Denise Lewis was stylish in a green dress

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

Expert: The BBC's Tracy Austin sits in the Royal Box as Williams and Muguruza battle in the first set of the ladies' final 

Expert: The BBC's Tracy Austin sits in the Royal Box as Williams and Muguruza battle in the first set of the ladies' final 

Veteran: Former tennis champion Virginia Wade (L) enjoys the final from the Royal Box on Saturday afternoon 

Veteran: Former tennis champion Virginia Wade (L) enjoys the final from the Royal Box on Saturday afternoon 

Tense: Kaci Finch, 10, from Merton, London, performs the coin toss to determine first serve at the beginning of the Ladies' Final 

Tense: Kaci Finch, 10, from Merton, London, performs the coin toss to determine first serve at the beginning of the Ladies' Final 

Ready: The pair pose with their rackets at the net in front of an excited crowd who had flocked to SW19 for the Ladies' Final 

Ready: The pair pose with their rackets at the net in front of an excited crowd who had flocked to SW19 for the Ladies' Final 

Hotly anticipated: Centre Court was packed on Saturday with thousands flocking to SW19 to watch the Ladies' Final 

Hotly anticipated: Centre Court was packed on Saturday with thousands flocking to SW19 to watch the Ladies' Final 

After the Ladies' Final Andy Murray's brother Jamie took to the court with his partner, Australian John Peers. The pair face Jean-Julien Roger and Horia Tecau in the Gentlemen's Doubles Final.

There's little hope of Murray's famous brother making an appearance in the crowd, however, after crashing out of the tournament yesterday in a crushing semifinal match against Roger Federer. 

Speaking after his loss yesterday, the World Number Three said of his brother's forthcoming match: 'I may come and be here and see what the score is. If it's close to finishing, I'll maybe try to go out and watch the last game or two. 

'But I find it very, very difficult watching. I would love to but I get extremely nervous.'

Jamie was eager to avoid Murray Mania yesterday as he prepared for today's final, telling reporters: 'I've got my own match to think about.' 

Today in his BBC Sport Column Andy said he and his brother had 'left each other alone' throughout this year's Wimbledon. 

'It's hard to explain but Jamie and I have left each other alone during the tournament.

'If we were playing in the same team, it's different, but there will be a lot of people getting excited around Jamie and I'll just wish him luck and let him be.

'He's got a good team of people around him and they'll give him the right advice I'm sure.' 

Good sports: Serena knocked out her sister Venus last week in just two sets to go on to storm her way to the final today 

Good sports: Serena knocked out her sister Venus last week in just two sets to go on to storm her way to the final today 

Next up: Jamie Murray and his partner John Peers will play in the Gentlemen's Doubles final later this afternoon on Centre Court 

Next up: Jamie Murray and his partner John Peers will play in the Gentlemen's Doubles final later this afternoon on Centre Court 

 

 

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