London July 15 (IANS) Garbiñe Muguruza of Spain brushed aside American tennis veteran Venus Williams 7-5 6-0 in the women s singles final of Wimbledon for her second second Grand Slam title here on Saturday.
It was 23-year-old Muguruza s first Wimbledon title. Her first Grand Slam title came in French Open 2016 reports Efe.
Muguruza playing in just her fourth Wimbledon reached the final two years ago as a virtually unknown player and was beaten in straight sets by Venus sister Serena.
"Two years ago I lost to Serena and she told me maybe one day I would win. Here I am! " said Muguruza.
"Venus is such an incredible player. I grew up watching her play so I feel incredible to be able to play her here. I was composed I guess. I think it was very very tough in the first set. We both had a lot of chances but I was glad that I made it."
She also became the first Spaniard to lift the women s trophy following her compatriot Conchita Martinez s win 23 years ago.
Muguruza entered the final ranked No. 15 in the world but will rise to No. 5 now.
At 37 Venus Williams No. 11 seed had been hoping to secure her sixth win at the All England Club and eighth Grand Slam title.
Venus said: "I m sure it means so much to you (Muguruza) and your family well done today -- beautiful.
"I miss Serena. I tried my best to do the things you do -- but I think there will be other opportunities " she added.
"There s always something to learn from the matches you win and the ones you don t. There s something for me to learn from this."
Serena missed this year s competition because she is expecting her first child in about two months.
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