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Your support makes all the difference.It’s finals weekend at Wimbledon and after an astonishing Friday, the drama is set to continue with the women’s final between Serena Williams and Angelique Kerber.
Williams is bidding to win her 24th Grand Slam, a feat that would match Margaret Court’s record, and should she do just that, it will be one of the most remarkable victories ever seen in the game given that she gave birth to her daughter just 10 months ago. But Kerber will be no pushover, with the two-time Grand Slam winner looking to get back to her best form.
Yet before that match, we had the small matter of completing Friday’s action. Kevin Anderson’s mammoth five-set victory, which finished 26-24 in the deciding set, delayed the second semi-final between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, and when they resumed the match on Saturday afternoon is was Nadal who came out flying to win the fourth set and take it to a decisive fifth. However, Djokovic had enough in the tank to claim the final set 10-8 and reach his first Grand Slam final since the US Open two years ago.
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Angelique Kerber 6-3 Serenea Williams
3-2
That feeling when you are on top in a Wimbledon final. You feel a break in Williams' serve now might grant her the trophy.
Angelique Kerber 6-3 Serenea Williams*
3-2
Better mentality from Williams who shows better determination to chase points which appeared lost. Having said that, unforced errors suggest that moments of brilliance are papering over some cracks. 15-15
Angelique Kerber 6-3 Serenea Williams*
4-2
Superb play from Kerber, she refuses to be beaten. Again, Williams fails to make best advantage of the chance to win the point and Kerber returns to take two break points. Two becomes one as Williams goes on the offensive but Kerber hits a clean winner along the line and is two games away from the title.
Angelique Kerber* 6-3 Serenea Williams
5-2
The crowd get a telling off from the umpire after shouts continued as Kerber winds up to serve. Not that it stopped her as the German storms to within touching distance of her first Wimbledon title.
Angelique Kerber 6-3 Serenea Williams*
5-2
Here we go, one huge game for Kerber and Serena Williams. Williams have been soft when going for the kill and Kerber is returning everything coming at her.
Angelique Kerber 6-3 Serenea Williams*
5-2
An ace to start for Williams who perhaps takes away some nerves, then follows it up with another strong serve. 0-30.
Angelique Kerber 6-3 Serenea Williams
5-3
A second ace in three serves is followed by another powerful serve which sees Williams take the game without dropping a point.
Angelique Kerber* 6-3 Serenea Williams
5-3
Kerber is serving for the set and gets things underway with an ace. Williams has an open court in front of her at the net, that is the story of her afternoon. She is trying to force her way back into the tie but nothing is coming off. 30-0
Angelique Kerber* 6-3 Serenea Williams
5-3
A long rally ends with the smallest of touches off Williams' racket to ease the ball over the net and out of Kerber's reach. 30-15.
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