Wimbledon 2016 Highlights: Serena Williams Beats Angelique Kerber, Equals Graf's 22-Slam Record

Top seeded Serena Williams defeated German fourth seeded Angelique Kerber in Wimbledon 2016 women's singles final to clinch her 22nd Grand Slam title, thereby equalling German Steffi Graf's record. It was the 34-year-old Williams' seventh Wimbledon title, who had lost to her rival in the final of Australian Open in January this year. Catch the highlights of Serena Williams vs Angelique Kerber Wimbledon 2016 final clash here.

20:30 IST: Serena is busy accepting greetings from her family, teammates and everyone on the Centre Court for her sweet win. That's all for today's coverage of Wimbledon 2016. Good night!

20:14 IST: Serena: "It is such a great feeling to be out here. I want to thank my family, my team. I love playing against Angelique. She is a great opponent and I enjoy playing her."

Serena: "It was difficult not to think about (the record). Knowing how hard I worked, it makes the victory sweeter" pic.twitter.com/OZ6ul7Cosj

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20:12 IST: Angelique: "I like to congratulate Serena for her title. It is the best feeling to play here on the Centre Court. It is indeed the best feeling. (Chokes) I have the best team with me and they have always supported and believed in me.

20:07 IST: Its Grand Slam No 22 for Serena! The top seeded American beats Kerber 7-5,6-3 to clinch her seventh Wimbledon title.

Champion. Again.

Serena Williams joins Steffi Graf on 22 Grand Slam titles after clinching a 7th #Wimbledon crown pic.twitter.com/jSa3cVY54X

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20:05 IST: Another break point for Serena Williams and she goes 5-3 up in the second set.

19:58 IST: Kerber gets her first break point. It's Deuce. Serena serves and gains an advantage. The American has served 13 aces in the match so far. She takes the game and goes up 4-3 in the second set.

Kerber earns a 1st break point &.... Serena fires back-to-back aces to get her out of trouble. Sensational tennis. pic.twitter.com/GkzlbsYjl8

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19:55 IST: Kerber makes it 3-3. The German is in no mood to let Serena walk away so easily.

19:51 IST: Serena is serving for the game. Wins a point with a forehand winner, and loses one with a double fault. But a service winner and forehand volley yields two points against Kerber, who does win a point but loses it again to help Serena go 3-2 up.

19:46 IST: The game has become exciting as Kerber is in no mood to give in so easily.  After hitting a backhand down the line, the German holds Serena and levels 2-2 in second set.

19:43 IST: Kerber seems to be unperturbed with the loss in first set. However, Williams wins three points but a poor drop shot helps Kerber to keep the game alive. Serena takes the game and goes up 2-1.

19:39 IST: Kerber holds Serena and the game is levelled 1-1.

19:34 IST: Serena takes the first set 7-5. Kerber tries hard to force a tie-break but cannot get past the American.

The numbers tell the story of that first set...#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/27NJcSFUml

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19:31 IST: Two set points for Serena as she breaks Kerber.

19:29 IST: William holds it with an ace. Goes 6-5 up in first set.

19:22 IST: The game goes to Kerber. The scoreline reads 5-5 in first set.

19:17 IST:  Deuce. Kerber catches Serena completely off-guard. However, it's advantage for the six-time Wimbledon champion and she takes the game as well. Serena leads 5-4.

19:13 IST: Both Kerber and Serena have eight unreturned serves each so far. The past 31 minutes have witnessed some exciting tennis with the first set levelled 4-4.

19:11 IST: It's advantage Williams. She takes the game and leads the first set 4-3.

19:09 IST: This match has seen the longest rally at 21 shots.

19:07 IST: Kerber fights back to make it 3-3. Serena to serve for the game.

19:03 IST: Kerber serving. Serena is leading the first set 3-2.

19:02 IST: Kerber is giving a stiff challenge to Serena. She has levelled 2-2 and is in no mood to give up against her rival's strong serves.

It's been a while...#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/t5WmIQNMb3

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19:01 IST: Serena is forced to run around the court by Kerber. However, her efforts are paid off as the top seed American gains net approach points.

18:57 IST: Serena wins the game with an ace. She is 2-1 up against Kerber.

18:55: It's advantage for Kerber. She wins the game and makes the scoreline read 1-1.

18:51 IST: Kerber fails to hold a second deuce as Serena wins another break point. It's a third deuce and Kerber commits a fault. A third break point for Serena.

18:49 IST: Serena wins a break point with a wonderful rally. Deuce!. Angelique Kerber is the third German to qualify for Wimbledon final.

18:45 IST: Serena wins the game with an ace. Kerber serves for Game 2.

18:43 IST: The action begins. Serena serves for Game 1.

18:32 IST: Both the players have arrived on court. Serena Williams and Angelique Kerber are warming up.

It all comes down to this.

It's Serena v Kerber for the right to be crowned the 2016 Ladies' Singles champion... https://t.co/4QpRIRJ5fL

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18:08 IST:  With both the ladies yearning for a title, we can expect the match to be a nerve-wracking one just like the two semi-finals of men's singles event on Friday.  Sixth seeded Milos Raonic stunned seven-time champion Roger Federer to become the first Canadian to reach a Grand Slam final. Coached by tennis legend John McEnroe, the 25-year-old Canadian triumphed 6-3, 6-7 (3/7), 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 over Federer. He will face Andy Murray in the title clash, who outplayed Czech Republic's Tomas Berdych 6-3,6-3,6-3 to reach the finals.

Angelique Kerber is looking to join an elite group...#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/tREKVBDBdt

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18:03 IST: Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the Wimbledon 2016 final match. Top seed Serena Williams will take on her 14th seeded rival Angelique Kerber in quest of a 22nd Grand Slam title. The year 2016 has not been a happy one for the 34-year-old American, who lost in the finals of Australian Open in January, and then failed to clinch the French Open. On the other hand, Kerber will look to repeat the heroics of Australian Open final and upset Williams once again.

Top seed Serena Williams will face a stiff challenge from Angelique Kerber in the finals of Wimbledon 2016 on Saturday.

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Now, with Muguruza exiting early, Serena has a chance for some revenge as she faces Kerber, who had defeated her in Australia. There is plenty at stake for the defending Wimbledon champion. A victory will give the American a seventh title at the All-England club and more importantly, draw her level with Steffi Graf with 22 Grand Slam titles.

The number 22 has been haunting Serena since January and she will be aiming to avoid a hat-trick of losses in Grand Slam finals. However, it will not be easy against Kerber, who has been in fine form.

The German has shown that she is not a one-hit wonder with her progress and has not lost a set throughout the tournament. Although she has won only two of seven meetings against Serena, her victory in the Australian Open will give her tremendous confidence. She will be determined to once again fight against the odds and deny Serena a record 22nd Grand Slam title

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