SERENA TOP IN WILLIAMS' SISTER ACT

The 27-year-old American beat her older sister Venus 7-6, 6-2.

Serena fell to her knees on the grass before going to the net to hug her sister, who looked despondent.

The Duke of Kent, the president of the All England Club, presented the trophies.

After accepting the Venus Rosewater Dish, Serena said: "It feels so amazing. I'm so blessed. I feel like I shouldn't be holding the trophy, I can't believe I'm holding it and Venus isn't.

"It's named for her and she always wins. It hasn't settled in that I won yet."

Her father, Richard Williams, has flown home and apparently prefers to mow the lawn than watch his daughters play against each other. Serena told him: "Thank you for putting up with me. Venus and I want (the lawn) to be well kept so we always try to do our best in these tournaments."

She described her sister as "the greatest" of champions.

Speaking before her, Venus said: "Today she was too good. She had an answer for everything. She played the best tennis today so congratulations. I don't think the loss has set in yet because I'm still smiling. I've had so many great times here, of course I'm looking forward to next year and also to the doubles final."

It was the fourth time the sisters have faced each other in the Wimbledon final and Serena now has a 3-1 winning record.