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In Pictures: In pictures: Simona Halep storms past Serena Williams in Wimbledon final

In Pictures: In pictures: Simona Halep storms past Serena Williams in Wimbledon final
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The Romanian produced a stunning display to beat Serena Williams 6-2 6-2.

Simona Halep claimed her maiden Wimbledon title on Saturday.

The Romanian produced a stunning display to beat Serena Williams 6-2 6-2 in the final on Centre Court.

Here, PA takes a look at the final in pictures.

Simona Halep made her way to the practice court on Saturday morning
Simona Halep made her way to the practice court on Saturday morning (Mike Egerton/PA)
Serena Williams arrived at the All England Club with her coach Patrick Mouratoglou
Serena Williams arrived at the All England Club with her coach Patrick Mouratoglou (Adam Davy/PA)
The Duchess of Cambridge and The Duchess of Sussex watched on from the Royal Box
The Duchess of Cambridge and The Duchess of Sussex watched on from the Royal Box (Adam Davy/PA)
Halep stormed into an early lead
Halep stormed into an early lead (Steven Paston/PA)
Williams pulled the deficit back to 5-2
Williams pulled the deficit back to 5-2 (Adam Davy/PA)
But Halep held her serve to win the first set 6-2 in 26 minutes
But Halep held her serve to win the first set 6-2 in 26 minutes (Steven Paston/PA)
Williams appeared very frustrated
Williams appeared very frustrated (Steven Paston/PA)
Williams tried to gee herself up
She tried to gee herself up (Adam Davy/PA)
Halep fell 2-1 behind in the second set
Halep fell 2-1 behind in the second set (Steven Paston/PA)
But the Romanian fought back to move 3-2 up
But the Romanian fought back to move 4-2 up (Adam Davy/PA)
Halep continued to give the American the runaround
Halep continued to give the American the runaround (Toby Melville/PA)
Halep could not believe it when she wrapped up a 6-2 6-2 victory
Halep could not believe it when she wrapped up a 6-2 6-2 victory (Adam Davy/PA)
Williams was gracious in defeat
Williams was gracious in defeat (Steven Paston/PA)
The Duchesses showed their appreciation to the players
The duchesses showed their appreciation to the players (Mike Egerton/PA)
Williams watched on as Halep took centre stage
Williams watched on as new champion Halep took centre stage (Mike Egerton/PA)
Halep became the first Romanian to win the Wimbledon title
Halep became the first Romanian to win the Wimbledon title (Adam Davy/PA)
Picture perfect!
Picture perfect! (Adam Davy/PA)
Halep showed off her title to the SW19 fans
Halep showed off her title to the SW19 fans (Victoria Jones/PA)
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