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Serena wins Wimbledon to catch 22

Edit The Japan News 10 Jul 2016
The Associated PressLONDON (AP) — Serena Williams insisted she was not focused on No ... Williams lifted both arms overhead and raised two fingers on each hand right there on Centre Court to show off the magic number after winning her record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title by beating Angelique Kerber 7-5, 6-3 in the Wimbledon final on Saturday. “Definitely had some sleepless nights, if I’m just honest, with a lot of stuff,” Williams said....

Tennis: Williams equals Graf in grand slams

Edit Otago Daily Times 10 Jul 2016
It was third time lucky for American Serena Williams as she finally matched Steffi Graf's professional era record of 22 grand slam singles titles by beating Angelique Kerber to claim a seventh Wimbledon crown. Top seed Williams was forced to play some of her best tennis by resolute Kerber in an engrossing Centre Court duel in which her formidable firepower proved decisive in a 7-5 6-3 over her German opponent in London on Saturday....

Serena Williams wins Wimbledon, ties Steffi Graf’s record

Edit San Francisco Chronicle 10 Jul 2016
Serena Williams wins Wimbledon, ties Steffi Graf’s record Williams lifted both arms overhead and raised two fingers on each hand right there on Centre Court to show off the magic number after winning her record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title by beating Angelique Kerber 7-5, 6-3 in the Wimbledon final on Saturday. “Definitely had some sleepless nights, if I’m just honest, with a lot of stuff,” Williams said ... 1-ranked Williams came through....

Wimbledon: Nothing stops Serena Williams from fulfilling life less ordinary

Edit The Irish Times 10 Jul 2016
Was there ever any doubt about who Serena Williams would follow more closely, Steffi Graf or Martina Navratilova? It was Navratilova’s 18 grand slam mark Williams first surpassed and Graf’s tally of 22 she equalled with her 7-5, 6-3 Wimbledon win over Angelique Kerber on Saturday ... The seventh game of the second set is where Kerber had her one break point chance on Williams serve....

'Serena I know was back': Williams gets to 22 at Wimbledon

Edit Atlanta Journal 10 Jul 2016
To hear Serena Williams and her coach tell it, the process of getting her ready to win Wimbledon for a record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title began with a series of chats over the phone not long after her loss in the French Open final ... "It wasn't one conversation," Williams said ... "He said he recognized that I was different and I was back to who I am, usually," Williams said....

Wimbledon 2016: Angelique Kerber holds her own in Wimbledon final against Serena Williams

Edit Indian Express 10 Jul 2016
Angelique Kerber scrapped and scrambled and pushed Serena Williams to the limit ... In the end, Kerber’s stellar counter-punching defense was not enough to defuse the power game and booming serves of Williams, who prevailed 7-5, 6-3 in the Wimbledon final on Saturday. Kerber beat Williams in three sets in the Australian Open final in January for her first Grand Slam title ... Serena Williams worries for nephews after U.S....

Serena Williams: List of 22 Grand Slam title wins

Edit Indian Express 10 Jul 2016
Serena Williams after winning her seventh Wimbledon title in London on Saturday ... Following is a list of American Serena Williams’ 22 grand slam singles titles as she equalled Steffi Graf’s professional era record with victory at Wimbledon on Saturday ... French Open – beat Venus Williams (U.S.) 7-5 6-3. Wimbeldon – beat Venus Williams 7-6 6-3....

Serena hungry for more titles

Edit Sporting Life 10 Jul 2016
Williams' victory on Centre Court means she moves level with Steffi Graf's Open-era record 22 major triumphs and just two short of Margaret Court's all-time best 24 ... There was little sign of self-doubt, however, during another dominant display against Kerber and Williams insists her motivation to add more silverware to her collection remains as strong as ever....

Serena destined to keep rivals flagging

Edit Arabnews 10 Jul 2016
With a record-equaling 22nd Grand Slam title wrapped up, Serena Williams insists she will never get bored of winning and that is bad news for her flagging rivals ... Fast forward two decades and Williams, despite the occasional blip, is ruthlessly seeing off all-comers ... Despite their high profiles, the pair can hardly be said to have a rivalry — Williams has won 19 of their 21 meetings....

Serena Williams destined to keep rivals flagging

Edit The Times of India 10 Jul 2016
With a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam title wrapped up, Serena Williams insists she will never get bored of winning and that is bad news for her flagging rivals ... Fast forward two decades and Williams, despite the occasional blip, is ruthlessly seeing off all-comers ... Despite their high profiles, the pair can hardly be said to have a rivalry -- Williams has won 19 of their 21 meetings....

Serena Williams wins seventh Wimbledon title, ties Steffi Graf’s record of 22 Grand Slams

Edit Indian Express 10 Jul 2016
Serena Williams defeated Angelique Kerber 7-5 6-3 to her seventh Wimbledon final ... Serena Williams beat Germany’s Angelique Kerber 7-5 6-3 to claim a seventh Wimbledon singles title and equal Steffi Graf’s professional era record of 22 grand slam singles crowns on Saturday ... Serena Williams joins Steffi Graf ......

Man, 26, missing in Dublin since 4 July

Edit RTE 10 Jul 2016
Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 26-year-old William Murphy missing since 4 July. William was last seen ......

'Greedy' Serena can't get enough of Slam success

Edit RTE 10 Jul 2016
Serena Williams has warned her rivals she is hungrier than ever to win more grand slam titles after the American beat Angelique Kerber to be crowned Wimbledon champion again. Williams' victory on Centre Court means she moves level with Steffi Graf's Open-era record 22 major triumphs and just two short of Margaret Court's all-time best 24....
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