In photos: 'Venus Williams wins Wimbledon Final'

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By James Wray Jul 5, 2008, 16:46 GMT

Venus Williams of the US in action against her sister Serena during their ladies' final match for Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, Britain, 05 July 2008. EPA/VASSIL DONEV

Serena Williams of the US returns to her sister Venus during their ladies' final match for Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, Britain, 05 July 2008. EPA/VASSIL DONEV

Venus Williams of the US returns to her sister Serena during their ladies' final match for Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, Britain, 05 July 2008. EPA/VASSIL DONEV

Serena Williams of the US in action against her sister Venus during their ladies' final match for Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, Britain, 05 July 2008. EPA/VASSIL DONEV

Venus Williams of the US picks herself up after missing a shot by her sister Serena during their ladies' final match for Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, Britain, 05 July 2008. EPA/VASSIL DONEV

Serena Williams of the US drops a point against her sister Venus during their ladies' final match for Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, Britain, 05 July 2008. EPA/HUGO PHILPOTT

Venus Williams of the US (R) embraces her sister Serena whom she defeated in their ladies' final match for Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, Britain, 05 July 2008. EPA/VASSIL DONEV

Venus Williams of the US hoists the winner's trophy after defeating her sister Serena in their ladies' final match for Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, Britain, 05 July 2008. Venus Williams won her fifth Wimbledon singles title with a 7-5, 6-4 victory over her sister, Serena. EPA/VASSIL DONEV

Venus (L) and Serena Williams with their trophies following their ladies' final match for Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, Britain, 05 July 2008. Venus Williams won her fifth Wimbledon singles title with a 7-5, 6-4 victory over her sister, Serena. EPA/VASSIL DONEV

Venus Williams of the US with the winner's trophy after defeating her sister Serena in their ladies' final match for Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, Britain, 05 July 2008. Venus Williams won her fifth Wimbledon singles title with a 7-5, 6-4 victory over her sister, Serena. EPA/HUGO PHILPOTT

Venus Williams of the US celebrates match point defeating her sister Serena in their ladies' final match for Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, Britain, 05 July 2008. Venus Williams won her fifth Wimbledon singles title with a 7-5, 6-4 victory over her sister, Serena. EPA/HUGO PHILPOTT

Venus Williams of the US (L) embraces her sister Serena whom she defeated in their ladies' final match for Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, Britain, 05 July 2008. Venus Williams won her fifth Wimbledon singles title with a 7-5, 6-4 victory over her sister, Serena. EPA/HUGO PHILPOTT