Serena Williams holds up her trophy after winning the Wimbledon women's singles, for a record-equalling 22nd time. AP:Associated PressSerena Williams beat Angelique Kerber at Wimbledon today to secure her 22nd Grand Slam title and draw level with Steffi Graf as the most successful women in tennis history. The American star fell to the Centre Court grass after she won her seventh Wimbledon ladies’ single title in straight sets. After consoling Kerber at the end of the match, Williams walked back… Williams, who will collect £2 million in prize money, played in front of a royal box packed with celebrities including Jay Z and Beyoncé, Natalie Portman, the Hollywood actress, and Sir David Attenborough, the BBC’s revered wildlife presenter.

Source: The Times July 09, 2016 17:00 UTC