Serena sublime in third Wimbledon win
Updated on 04 July 2009
Serena Williams overwhelmed her sister Venus to win her third Wimbledon singles title.
The younger sibling celebrated American Independence Day with a 7-6 6-2 score.
Five-times champion Venus bowed out by dumping a backhand into the net, allowing Serena to lap up the applause of the 15,000 fans who had packed into Centre Court.
But it could have been very different for Serena. In her semi-final she had been match-point down against Elena Dementieva before mounting a remarkable comeback.
That great escape appeared to have energised the her and she produced a superb display of power and aggression to win her 11th grand slam title.
Serena said: "It feels so amazing. I'm so blessed. I feel like I shouldn't be holding the trophy, I can't believe I'm holding it and Venus isn't."
She added: "It's named for her and she always wins. It hasn't settled in that I won yet."
Venus said: "She was too good. She had an answer for everything. She played the best tennis today so congratulations.
"I don't think the loss has set in yet because I'm still smiling.
"I've had so many great times here, of course I'm looking forward to next year and also to the doubles final.
"I love what I do, I love playing tennis finals, see you next year everyone, thanks."
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