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Venus Ascends at Wimbledon

Williams roars to 4th title from low seed and lower ranking

By M. Morris, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 7, 2007 2:25 PM CDT

(Newser) – Venus Williams joined a couple of exclusive clubs when she won her fourth Wimbledon title today, becoming the lowest-ranked player to capture the crown and just the fourth woman to do so four times. The 23 seed's 6-4, 6-1 victory over 18th-seeded Marion Bartoli was technically an upset, and the excitement left Williams giggling as she embraced her trophy.

"It has been a long road back," said Williams, who's battled injuries for the better part of the 2 years since she last won Wimbledon. The journey through the tournament draw was perilous as well, especially with historically bad weather causing delays and postponements. Today, though, the sun—and Venus—finally broke through.

Venus Williams reacts as she defeats France's Marion Bartoli, in the Women's Singles final on the Centre Court at Wimbledon, Saturday July 7, 2007 to win the 2007 championship. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) (Associated Press)

Venus Williams holds the trophy, after defeating France's Marion Bartoli in the Women's Singles final on the Centre Court at Wimbledon, Saturday July 7, 2007 to win the 2007 championship. (AP Photo/Anja... (Associated Press)

Venus Williams of the United States celebrates with the trophy after winning the Women's Singles final against France's Marion Bartoli at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships Saturday July 7, 2007. (AP... (Associated Press)

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