Venus outguns Serena in Wimbledon
Monday, 7 July 2008
LONDON, July 6 (AFP): Venus Williams outhit younger sister Serena to claim her fifth Wimbledon crown in exhilarating fashion here Saturday.
The defending champion recovered from a whirlwind start by her younger sister to land her seventh Grand Slam title courtesy of a 7-5, 6-4 win.
Venus paid tribute to the performance of Serena, who had looked as if she might blast her big sister off court in the opening games.
"I can't believe it is five because when you are in the final against Serena Williams five seems so far away," said the champion.
"It's unbelievable especially with some of the injuries I have gone through. I love this place."
The quality of the meeting dispelled any suggestion that the two siblings were incapable or unwilling to produce their best tennis against each other.
The defending champion recovered from a whirlwind start by her younger sister to land her seventh Grand Slam title courtesy of a 7-5, 6-4 win.
Venus paid tribute to the performance of Serena, who had looked as if she might blast her big sister off court in the opening games.
"I can't believe it is five because when you are in the final against Serena Williams five seems so far away," said the champion.
"It's unbelievable especially with some of the injuries I have gone through. I love this place."
The quality of the meeting dispelled any suggestion that the two siblings were incapable or unwilling to produce their best tennis against each other.