Garbine Muguruza Wins Wimbledon Title After Beating Venus Williams

Venus Williams was defeated by Garbine Muguruza in the Wimbledon final. But that didn’t stop Muguruza from praising her opponent. Suggested Reading RIP Valentino: Black Celebs and Their Iconic Valentino Looks Is Elon Musk’s AI Supercomputer Poisoning This Black Historic Neighborhood in Memphis? Iyanla Vanzant’s Decision Not To Attend Her Daughter’s Funeral Video will return…

Venus Williams was defeated by Garbine Muguruza in the Wimbledon final. But that didn’t stop Muguruza from praising her opponent.

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“When I was a little girl, I was watching these finals,” said 23-year-old Muguruza, according to ESPN. “I was watching Venus—I know it sounds incredible. To be able to play against her and now hold the big trophy, it means a lot.”

Muguruza won the match with a 7-5, 6-0 victory over Williams, who could have became the oldest woman in the Open era to win a grand-slam title.

Muguruza is now the first tennis player to beat both Williams sisters in a grand-slam final.

“I only play against the Williams sisters. It’s incredible,” Muguruza said. “I like it. It’s the best final you can get—Serena or Venus. And to play [Venus] here … she has won five times, she’s an expert.”

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