Wimbledon 2018 LIVE: Angelique Kerber stuns Serena Williams to claim her first title at SW19 - latest reaction

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Wimbledon Day Ten: Serena Williams storms into final

It’s finals weekend at Wimbledon and after an astonishing Friday, the drama is set to continue with the women’s final between Serena Williams and Angelique Kerber.

Williams is bidding to win her 24th Grand Slam, a feat that would match Margaret Court’s record, and should she do just that, it will be one of the most remarkable victories ever seen in the game given that she gave birth to her daughter just 10 months ago. But Kerber will be no pushover, with the two-time Grand Slam winner looking to get back to her best form.

Yet before that match, we had the small matter of completing Friday’s action. Kevin Anderson’s mammoth five-set victory, which finished 26-24 in the deciding set, delayed the second semi-final between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, and when they resumed the match on Saturday afternoon is was Nadal who came out flying to win the fourth set and take it to a decisive fifth. However, Djokovic had enough in the tank to claim the final set 10-8 and reach his first Grand Slam final since the US Open two years ago.

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Key Points

• Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal to reach first final since September 2016
• Anderson beats Isner in five-set epic to reach Wimbledon final
• Paul Newman: Familiar foes in Williams and Kerber meet again
• Nick Bollettieri: Here's how Kerber can stop Williams from making history

[14 July 2018 17:22 · Jack Watson]

Angelique Kerber 6-3 6-3 Serenea Williams

Angelique Kerber is Wimbledon champion 

[14 July 2018 17:22 · Jack Watson]

[14 July 2018 17:24 · Jack Watson]

Angelique Kerber is Wimbledon Champions

Kerber is off to hug her coaching staff and mother in the box as Williams is left on the court wondering what might have been. Kerber adds WImbledon to her Australian Open and US Open victories.

[14 July 2018 17:25 · Jack Watson]

Angelique Kerber is Wimbledon Champions

Kerber was in charge of the whole game and did exceptionally well to keep Williams at arms' length. Williams had her chances but lacked any conviction when riding up to win points, and Kerber was determined to return absolutely everything. 

[14 July 2018 17:27 · Jack Watson]

Serena Williams

The 2018 runner-up Serena Williams collects her second place plate, tasting defeat in the Wimbledon final for the third time. 

[14 July 2018 17:27 · Jack Watson]

Angelique Kerber 

What a moment as Angelique Kerber lifts the Venus Rose Water dish proudly above her head. 

[14 July 2018 17:37 · Jack Watson]

Serena Williams and Angelique Kerber give their thoughts on the final 

Serena Williams

"It was such an amazing tournament for me, I was really happy to get this far. 

"It's obvious disappointing but I can't be disappointed. I have so much to look forward to, I'm just getting started.

"I'm just me that's all I can be I tried but Angelique is playing very well, it was really good and I look forward to continue being back out here.

"She's an incredible person and she's a really good friend, so I'm really happy for her, it's her first title congratulations again, it's amazing."

Angelique Kerber 

"It's a dream come true. Serena, you're a great persona and a champion, you're such an inspiration for everybody. That's amazing and I'm sure you will have your next Grand Slam title soon.

"I knew that I had to play my best tennis against a champion like Serena and it's an honour to share a court with her.

"It was my second chance to play here, I really enjoyed my last two weeks here

"Thank you to my box, my family, my friends my team at home. Without you, I wouldn't be here.

"I think she's (Mother) always nervous and I was trying to not look at her."

[14 July 2018 17:41 · Jack Watson]

How much will Angelique Kerber and Serena Williams earn?

Wimbledon announced that it raised its total prize pot to £34m in 2018.

[14 July 2018 17:46 · Jack Watson]