Serena Williams wins seventh Wimbledon title, ties Steffi Graf’s record of 22 Grand Slams

Serena Williams saw off a inspired Angelique Kerber in the Wimbledon final to win her 22nd Grand Slam title.

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Serena Williams defeated Angelique Kerber 7-5 6-3 to her seventh Wimbledon final. (Source: Reuters)

Serena Williams beat Germany’s Angelique Kerber 7-5 6-3 to claim a seventh Wimbledon singles title and equal Steffi Graf’s professional era record of 22 grand slam singles crowns on Saturday.

The 34-year-old American edged a high-quality final on a blustery Centre Court as she avenged a surprise loss to Kerber in the final of this year’s Australian Open.

Champion. Again.

Serena Williams joins Steffi Graf on 22 Grand Slam titles after clinching a 7th #Wimbledon crown pic.twitter.com/jSa3cVY54X

— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 9, 2016

Fourth seed Kerber stuck to her guns in a fiercely-fought first set but wavered at 5-6 when a couple of unforced errors gave a fired-up Williams the chance to grab the opener, which she did on her second set point.

The legend grows.

Serena is warmly congratulated at the net by Kerber after winning her 22nd Grand Slam title. https://t.co/y4eiNRGvcl

— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 9, 2016

World number one Williams faced a moment of danger when Kerber earned a first break point at 3-3 in the second set but she responded by blasting down consecutive aces to stay ahead.

Under severe pressure throughout the contest Kerber crumbled in the next game, skewing a backhand wide to give Williams a 5-3 lead and the chance to serve for the title.