Angelique Kerber beat Serena Williams, 6-3 6-3, to win the women’s singles final at Wimbledon on Saturday. Kerber was seeded No. 11 while Williams was at No. 25, but taking down a 23-time Grand Slam singles winner and seven-time Wimbledon champion is an incredible feat.
Angelique Kerber defeats Serena Williams in Wimbledon final
Williams dedicated her play to ‘all the moms out there.’
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Kerber dropped to the floor in shock after Williams’ final shot hit net.
For Williams, even a loss meant a whole lot. This was her first return to a Grand Slam singles final since giving birth to her first child in September, and she was pleased with her performance.
“To all the moms out there, I was playing for you today, and I tried,” Williams said after the match, holding back tears.
“It’s obviously disappointing, but I can’t be disappointed. I have so much to look forward to, I’m literally just getting started.”
Williams has proven she’s back just 10 months after having a child.
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