Simona Halep won her first Wimbledon title and crushed Serena Williams’ latest bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title with a devastating 56-minute display of athleticism.
The Romanian won 6-2 6-2 in front of an incredulous Centre Court, running after everything the American threw at her.
“It was my best match,” the 27-year-old said after her second Grand Slam title following her 2018 French Open success.
For 37-year-old Williams, it was a third major final defeat in 12 months.
“She played out of her mind, it was a little bit deer in the headlights for me,” Williams said.
Halep’s level never dropped in an almost perfect display where she made just three unforced errors to Williams’ 26.
Upon winning, Halep collapsed to her knees on Centre Court. This saw the 27-year-old take her second Grand Slam title, while Williams will remain on 23.
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