Barty defeats Pliskova, wins maiden Wimbledon women's title

Jul 11, 2021

New Delhi, July 11 (ANI): Top seed Australia tennis player Ashleigh Barty on July 10 won her maiden Wimbledon title. Barty defeated Czech Republic's Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 in the summit clash here at the Centre Court. This is the first time that a Wimbledon women's final went to a third and deciding set since 2012. Nine years ago, Serena Williams had defeated Agnieszka Radwanska in three sets at the women's final at the Centre Court. Barty had earlier won the US Open title in 2018 and after winning Wimbledon, Barty has won her second Grand Slam title.