Garbine Muguruza defeats Venus Williams to claim maiden Wimbledon title

Here are some photo highlights from the women’s singles final of Wimbledon 2017, where Garbine Muguruza defeated Venus Williams in straight sets to win the title.

Garbine Muguruza clinched a maiden Wimbledon title on Saturday with a stunning 7-5, 6-0 demolition of Venus Williams. Reuters

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Garbine Muguruza won the toss and elected to receive making Venus Williams serve first. Reuters

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After some tense early exchanges, Venus Williams upped the aggression levels with great intent. AP

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But Muguruza showed an almost iron will not to give an inch and soon met fire with fire. Reuters

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Muguruza took the first set by breaking Venus for 7-5 with some aggressive tennis. Reuters

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Venus Williams seemed to hit a mental and physical wall after losing the first set. Reuters

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Muguruza fell to the floor in celebration after clinching victory in an hour and 17 minutes. Reuters

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Muguruza won nine straight games to win Wimbledon adding to last year's French Open. The two players hug at the net after the final. AP

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Garbine Muguruza holds the Venus Rosewater Dish while Venus Williams (R) holds the runners-up trophy at Wimbledon. AP