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Serena Williams beats Venus Williams in Wimbledon final

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Live Tennis Staff - 4 Jul 2009

Serena Williams beat Venus Williams to end her sister's dominance at Wimbledon with a straight-sets victory that earned serena a third Wimbledon title.

Serena recorded victory with a 7-6 (7-3) 6-2 score to regain the title she previously won in 2002 and 2003, and end five-time champion Venus's hopes of a third consecutive Wimbledon title.

It was the fourth time the sisters had met in a Wimbledon final. Serena has now won 11 Grand Slam titles and holds the Wimbledon, Australian and US Open crowns.

The Williams sisters have dominated the sport in recent years and the 2009 Wimbledon final marked the eighth time in 10 years that a Williams sisters lifted the Venus Rosewater Dish.

"It feels so amazing, I'm so blessed," Serena said after her victory.

"I feel like I shouldn't be holding the trophy, it's like I'm holding Venus's trophy."

After the match a clearly sad Venus confessed: "Today Serena 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 her and of course I'm looking forward to next year and the doubles final later. I love what I do and most of all I love playing these finals."

You can watch free live streams of the remaining matches of wimbledon, including the men's Wimbledon final between Andy Roddick and Roger Federer, with Bet365's free live streaming service.




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