It was a almost flawless effort. Halep's mum once told her that she if wanted to do something in tennis she had to play in a Wimbledon final. But there was never a smile. In addition to having a baby in 2017, Williams publicly announced her investment firm - Serena Ventures - earlier this year and has been vocal in the gender pay gap fight in tennis. But Margaret Court, who won 13 of her Grand Slam singles titles in the amateur era, has 24 overall.
For cord cutters who want to stream Wimbledon matches live on their smart TV, computer, or phone, there are a few different options. "You can get nervous, too nervous", she said.
"Whatever Serena did, Halep had the answer".
One piece of advice Halep is keen to listen to again is Roger Federer's words of wisdom.
"The day I stop fighting for equality and for people that look like you and me will be the day I'm in my grave", the 23-time Grand Slam champion said. "Whenever a player plays like that you just have to take your hat off". If she is to add to her story, she had better do it soon.
On the court, the American left Wimbledon with a whimper as she was thrashed in the final 6-2 6-2 by Romanian Simona Halep.
"My stomach was not very well before the match".
Williams had survived the "Group of death", which included several other former champions, and held off a tricky Alison Riske in the quarters in three sets, before routing Barbora Strycova, 6-1, 6-2, in the semifinals.
Since returning to professional tennis after the birth of her daughter Olympia in September 2017, Williams has lost all three of her Grand Slam finals in straight sets.
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"That's why I was able to win this tournament now in this moment". I knew she's very emotional.
Kate, Duchess of Cambridge; Meghan, Duchess of Sussex; and Pippa Matthews, from left, sit in the Royal Box on Centre Court.
Halep joked she was most excited about securing membership at Wimbledon for life with the victory.
Halep didn't get that memo.
But tennis fans will be intrigued to know she broke a pattern that has followed her since the final of the 2001 US Open. Before taking her seat, she had some royal duties to attend to, meeting with some of the junior players from Russia, Latvia and France. Every time she wins one more match helps.
On Saturday, the 27-year-old Romanian gave the new romance an agile demonstration in the Wimbledon final, sparking the turf with her shot making. Already the French Open champion of a year ago, she was never likely to be fazed by the occasion.
Then in a great and wondrous rush it finally hit her.
After winning the title, a jubilant Halep said: "It was the best match and of course Serena always inspired us so thank you for that". I have worked a lot for this moment.
"It's never easy to play a Grand Slam final". "Congratulations, Simona. I mean, whenever a player plays that awesome, you just kind of have to take your hat off and give them a nod of the head". So I did that. She said she hoped to play more tournaments and reach more tour finals to help her prepare for the biggest stages. So today it's real and I'm really happy.
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