Spaniard Muguruza wins first Wimbledon title (Lead)

London July 15 (IANS) Garbiñe Muguruza of Spain beat American tennis veteran Venus Williams 7-5 6-0 in the women s singles final of Wimbledon on Saturday.

It was 23-year-old Muguruza s first Wimbledon title and second Grand Slam title -- the first was 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 ninth Grand Slam title.

Venus said: "I m sure it means so much to you (Muguruza) and your family well done today -- beautiful."

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