Serena Williams equals Steffi Graf’s record of 22 Grand Slam wins
Q. Which tennis player has equalled a 22 grand slam title defeating Angelique Kerber on 9th July, 2016?- Published on 11 Jul 16a. Serena Williams
b. Venus Williams
c. Maria Sharapova
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Serena Williams
Serena Williams said it was a relief to clinch a record equalling 22nd Grand Slam title as the American star made history with a Wimbledon final victory against Angelique Kerber from Germany.
- She has drawn level with Steffi Graf’s Open era record of major titles since winning Wimbledon in the past year
- The player defeated German fourth seed Kerber 7-5, 6-3 to secure a seventh Wimbledon title
- In her ninth final Wimbledon final, Serena was pushed hard to defeat her opponent and now equals Steffi Graf’s record