Wimbledon 2018: Angeligue Kerber beats Serena Williams to win title

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Venue: All England Club, Wimbledon Dates: 2-15 July
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Angelique Kerber beat seven-time champion Serena Williams to win her first Wimbledon title and spoil the American's dream comeback as a mum.

The German 11th seed, 30, beat the 23-time Grand Slam champion 6-3 6-3 to add this title to her 2016 Australian Open and US Open crowns.

Williams had been the favourite despite it being only her fourth tournament since giving birth in September.

Left-hander Kerber drew Williams into longer rallies that brought out errors.

More to follow.

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