Muguruza blows away Venus to take first Wimbledon crown
By Reuters
16 July 2017 |
8:40 am
Spain's Garbine Muguruza beats Venus Williams 7-5 6-0 for the 23-year-old's first Wimbledon title and her second grand slam.
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