Serena Williams wins seventh Wimbledon

Serena Williams has powered to her seventh Wimbledon crown as the world number one finally claimed a record-equalling 22nd major title with a 7-5, 6-3 victory over Angelique Kerber in Saturday's final.

Williams had been stuck on 21 grand slams since winning last year's Wimbledon, but the American star ended that frustrating barren spell to retain the title and draw level with Steffi Graf's Open era record.

Williams was pushed hard by Kerber in a high-quality clash lasting 81 minutes on Centre Court, but the German fourth seed eventually crumbled under a barrage of 39 winners and 13 aces from the defending champion.

SERENA'S WIMBLEDON HISTORY

1998 - Third Round: lost to Virginia Ruano-Pascual in straight sets (retired)

1999 - Did not play

2000 - Semifinal: lost to Venus Williams in straight sets

2001 - Quarterfinal: lost to Jennifer Capriati in three sets

2002 - Champion: defeated Venus Williams in straight sets

2003 - Champion: defeated Venus Williams in three sets

2004 - Final: lost to Maria Sharapova in straight sets

2005 - Third Round: lost to Jill Craybas in straight sets

2006 - Did not play

2007 - Quarterfinal: lost to Justine Henin in three sets

2008 - Final: lost to Venus Williams in straight sets

2009 - Champion: defeated Venus Williams in straight sets

2010 - Champion: defeated Vera Zvonareva in straight sets

2011 - Fourth Round: lost to Marion Bartoli in straight sets

2012 - Champion: defeated Agnieszka Radwanska in three sets

2013 - Fourth Round: lost to Sabine Lisicki in three sets

2014 - Third Round: lost to Alize Cornet in three sets

2015 - Champion: defeated Garbine Muguruza in straight sets

2016 - Champion: defeated Angelique Kerber in straight sets