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Serena Wins Wimbledon

She beats Poland's Radwanska to win for fifth time

By the Associated Press

Posted Jul 7, 2012 10:39 AM CDT

(AP) – Serena Williams is back, and she looks almost as good as ever. The 30-year-old American won her fifth Wimbledon title today on Centre Court, beating Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland 6-1, 5-7, 6-2 to claim her 14th major championship. After hitting a backhand winner on match point, she fell onto her back to the grass. She then rose with a grin as big sister Venus—another five-time Wimbledon champion—smiled and applauded, along with the rest of the crowd.

After shaking hands with Radwanska, Williams climbed into the box where her family was seated. She hugged her father, Venus, their mother and others. "I can't even describe it. I almost didn't make it," said Williams, who has battled health issues since winning the 2010 Wimbledon title. "A few years ago, you know, I was in the hospital, and now I'm here again. It's so worth it, and I'm so happy." On the men's side, Brit Andy Murray faces Roger Federer tomorrow, and Bleacher Report has the details.

Serena Williams celebrates with the trophy.
Serena Williams celebrates with the trophy.   (Getty Images)
Serena Williams celebrates with her sister Venus, right, as her father Richard Williams, left, looks on.
Serena Williams celebrates with her sister Venus, right, as her father Richard Williams, left, looks on.   (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Serena Williams is the new Wimbledon champ.
Serena Williams is the new Wimbledon champ.   (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Serena Williams plays a shot to Agnieszka Radwanska.
Serena Williams plays a shot to Agnieszka Radwanska.   (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Serena Williams challenges the linesman on a call.
Serena Williams challenges the linesman on a call.   (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Serena Williams embraces her father Richard Williams, center, as her sister Venus looks on.
Serena Williams embraces her father Richard Williams, center, as her sister Venus looks on.   (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland reacts during the women's final match against Serena Williams.
Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland reacts during the women's final match against Serena Williams.   (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland plays a shot to Serena Williams.
Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland plays a shot to Serena Williams.   (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Serena Williams poses with her trophy.
Serena Williams poses with her trophy.   (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska after her loss.
Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska after her loss.   (Getty Images)
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Plato
Jul 8, 2012 7:20 PM CDT
Amazon.
George-Jetson
Jul 7, 2012 7:46 PM CDT
They speak as though 30 is over the hill. She was great.
iggy029
Jul 7, 2012 5:26 PM CDT
Excellent

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