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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)

*Williams 2-6 2-4 Halep (0-30)

Serena is rattled. A double fault, and a backhand into the net. 0-30.

Kieran Jackson13 July 2019 14:59

*Williams 2-6 2-4 Halep (30-30)

A rare ace for Williams, and Halep overhits on return at 15-30. She's dragged it back to 30-30.

Kieran Jackson13 July 2019 14:59

*Williams 2-6 2-4 Halep (40-30)

116mph down the T. Game point!

Kieran Jackson13 July 2019 14:59

*Williams 2-6 2-4 Halep (40-40)

She hasn't squeezed out of trouble yet... Serena nets on the backhand wing, a constant feature throughout. 

Deuce.

Kieran Jackson13 July 2019 15:00

*Williams 2-6 2-4 Halep (ad Halep)

Another Williams error.

BREAK POINT, and effectively, championship point!

Kieran Jackson13 July 2019 15:00

*Williams 2-6 2-4 Halep (40-40)

BREAK POINT SAVED!

Ace down the T. Vital.

Kieran Jackson13 July 2019 15:01

*Williams 2-6 2-4 Halep (40-40)

Serena nets a backhand AGAIN, at game point. 

Deuce no. 3. 

Kieran Jackson13 July 2019 15:01

*Williams 2-6 2-4 Halep (ad Halep)

Halep continues to seem indestructible... Williams nets.

BREAK POINT for a double break!

Kieran Jackson13 July 2019 15:02

Williams 2-6 2-5 Halep*

HALEP BREAKS!

Stunning, just stunning! A backhand rattled down the line, and after only 53 MINUTES, Simona Halep will serve for the Wimbledon title!

The end is near it seems for Williams... will she lose in the final for the second year running?!

Kieran Jackson13 July 2019 15:03

Williams 2-6 2-5 Halep* (30-0)

Two more Williams errors. Halep now two points from victory!

I'm in a state of shock.

Kieran Jackson13 July 2019 15:05

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