Their journeys to Centre Court could not be more different, but their mission remains the same: to hoist the Venus Rosewater Dish after winning the 2019 Wimbledon final. Seven-time Wimbledon champion Serena Williams and seventh-seeded Simona Halep meet Saturday morning to claim the coveted title.
For the 37-year-old Williams, she sits just one Grand Slam singles title away from tying Margaret Court's all-time record of 24. Including losing in last year's Wimbledon final to Angelique Kerber, this is Williams' sixth Grand Slam event since giving birth in 2017 and third finals appearance in those events.
Since reaching her first final in 1999, Williams has never lost three major finals matches in succession.
LIVE: Follow SN's coverage of Serena Williams' match vs. Simona Halep
Halep enters Saturday's match with just a lone Grand Slam title — the 2018 French Open — on her resume. Halep is 1-3 in Grand Slam finals and is making her first appearance in a championship match at Wimbledon.
This will be the 11th occasion that Williams and Halep have met, with Williams dominating the series in 9-1 fashion, including their lone matchup at Wimbledon in 2011 in straight sets. Three of their five most recent matchups, however, have gone the distance.
Both Williams and Halep have made quick work of their opponents at this year's tournament. Williams beat Barbora Strycova in straight sets in Thursday's semifinal as Halep beat Evina Svitolina in straight sets as well.
Wimbledon 2019 finals: When is Serena Williams vs. Simona Halep?
- Date: Saturday, July 13
- Time: 9 a.m. ET
Coverage of Saturday's final between Serena Williams and Simona Halep on July 13, begins at 8 a.m. ET, with the match scheduled to begin around 9 a.m..
How to watch the Wimbledon women's final on TV, live stream
Serena Williams' and Simona Halep's finals match can be watched live on ESPN. The showdown will also be streamed lived on the ESPN app or can be seen on watchespn.com. Keep and eye out for royalty in the crowds.Serena Williams vs. Simona Halep live score, results
Below are live scores and results from the 2019 Wimbledon women's singles final.
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