The moment of truth came in the 10th game when her opponent Venus Williams, 37 but playing with the energy of a teenager, threatened to cut loose after a captivating half hour of play. With that comes the distinction of becoming the first player to beat both Venus and sister Serena in grand slam finals. The pair embraced like family before being joined for a patriotic photo-op by Madrid-born four-times men's slam champion Manuel Santana, who lifted the Wimbledon crown in 1966. "Obviously, I like Conchita to be in my team because I have a great relation with her," Muguruza said. Did that mean winning the title without Sumyk had given Muguruza extra confidence?

Source: The Star July 15, 2017 17:37 UTC