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Wimbledon 2019: Simona Halep stuns Serena Williams in straight sets to win her first title at SW19

Halep was too good for the American and clinched victory in straight sets

Kieran Jackson
Wimbledon
Saturday 13 July 2019 14:12 BST
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Simona Halep beat Serena Williams to win her first Wimbledon final with a stunning performance in straight sets.

The omens had looked good for the American, who has won nine of the 10 previous meetings between these two, but Halep said she is "stronger mentally" than she has been in previous meetings and proved that on Centre Court.

The result showed Halep's all-round talents after claiming last year's French Open on clay. Follow updates from the match in the live blog below:

Last five meetings

2019 Williams d Halep 6-1 4-6 6-4 (Australian Open, hard)

2016 Williams d Halep 6-2 4-6 6-3 (U.S. Open, hard)

2016 Williams d Halep 6-4 6-3 (Indian Wells, hard)

2015 Williams d Halep 6-3 7-6(5) (Cincinnati, hard)

2015 Williams d Halep 6-2 4-6 7-5 (Miami, hard)

Nine minutes gone, double break lead.

Kieran Jackson13 July 2019 14:19

Williams 0-3 Halep* (40-15)

Halep just can't miss at the moment!

She wins the first point of the game with a forehand down the line bang in the corner!

A couple of Williams errors follow... two game points, for a FOUR-GAME LEAD!!!

Kieran Jackson13 July 2019 14:20

*Williams 0-4 Halep

And with a 104mph ace down the T at 40-30, Halep holds!

Wow. Serena not yet on the board!

Kieran Jackson13 July 2019 14:22

Williams 1-4 Halep*

Breaking news: Serena Williams has won a game!

A hold to love, as the seven-time champion finally finds her range on serve - Halep missing a couple of returns. 

Still, Halep very much in control in this opening set!

Kieran Jackson13 July 2019 14:24

Despondent. 

Kieran Jackson13 July 2019 14:24

Williams 1-4 Halep* (30-30)

Here comes Serena!

A volley winner, and a crushing forehand crosscourt at 15-15!

Still, a big Halep 1st serve means 30-30...

Kieran Jackson13 July 2019 14:26

Williams 1-4 Halep* (40-30)

Williams nets a forehand, and stops almost in disbelief that she missed that shot. 

Game point...

Kieran Jackson13 July 2019 14:27

Williams 1-4 Halep* (40-40)

First deuce of the match, as Serena thumps a return which Halep can only get a frame to!

Kieran Jackson13 July 2019 14:28

Williams 1-4 Halep* (ad Williams)

First BREAK POINT of the match for Serena, as the American again pounces on return...

Kieran Jackson13 July 2019 14:28

Williams 1-4 Halep* (40-40)

Serena goes wide... there was a Halep shot in that rally which flirted very close to the line.

Back to deuce.

Kieran Jackson13 July 2019 14:29

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