Wimbledon 2019: Simona Halep stuns Serena Williams in straight sets to win her first title at SW19

Halep was too good for the American and clinched victory in straight sets

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Simona Halep beat Serena Williams to win her first Wimbledon final with a stunning performance in straight sets.

The omens had looked good for the American, who has won nine of the 10 previous meetings between these two, but Halep said she is "stronger mentally" than she has been in previous meetings and proved that on Centre Court.

The result showed Halep's all-round talents after claiming last year's French Open on clay. Follow updates from the match in the live blog below:

Last five meetings

2019 Williams d Halep 6-1 4-6 6-4 (Australian Open, hard)

2016 Williams d Halep 6-2 4-6 6-3 (U.S. Open, hard)

2016 Williams d Halep 6-4 6-3 (Indian Wells, hard)

2015 Williams d Halep 6-3 7-6(5) (Cincinnati, hard)

2015 Williams d Halep 6-2 4-6 7-5 (Miami, hard)

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But how did Simona Halep do it?

An analysis of the final, by Samuel Lovett:

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Phenomenal!

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[13 July 2019 16:39 · Kieran Jackson]

Worrying news from the men's doubles final on Centre.

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Well, that's all from Day 12 at Wimbledon - an absolutely stunning win for Simona Halep against Serena Williams!

Tomorrow, it's Novak Djokovic vs Roger Federer in the men's final, and I cannot wait!

Until then, enjoy your Saturday evening!