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
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Your support makes all the difference.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)
*Williams 1-5 Halep
Halep holds, and what a way to seal it!
A forehand-angled winner - she fist pumps towards her box, who are on their feet!
Williams, after just 20 minutes, will serve to stay in the first set.
Williams 2-5 Halep*
A second love hold in a row for Williams, as Halep can't quite return in play.
Still, she doesn't need to worry about that... the Romanian will have at least two chances to serve for the first set!
Opportunity number one coming up...
Williams 2-5 Halep* (40-15)
Unreal defence from Halep!
Williams looks to have won two points from 15-15, but some stunning retrievals from the Romanian means it's TWO SET POINTS!
Williams 2-5 Halep* (40-30)
Serena saves the first - forehand return winner.
There was some frustration in that!
*Williams 2-6 Halep
SIMONA HALEP WINS THE FIRST SET!
This time, Williams' aggressive return flies wide and it's the perfect start for Halep in her first Wimbledon final, 6-2!
Plenty to ponder for Serena Williams, who I remind you is chasing a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title.
*Williams 2-6 0-0 Halep (30-30)
My god Serena is pumped up now!
She lets out a huge scream after winning two points from 0-15, but then overhits a dolly at 30-15! Too fired up? Perhaps.
*Williams 2-6 0-0 Halep (40-30)
A calmer forehand down the line has too much for Halep. GAME POINT.
Williams 2-6 1-0 Halep*
Williams holds, as Halep's forehand on the run is a tad long.
Serena has her nose in front...
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