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Serena Williams loses the toss to older sister Venus, who opts to serve in the opening game of the final

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Venus' stomach and left thigh injuries, both strapped, seem to be causing her few problems as she races into a 3-0 lead

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Split loyalties for the Williams family as they watch the two sisters meet in the final for the second year in a row

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After breaking back to level at 3-3, a double fault from Serena in the 10th game gives Venus three set points

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Venus converts her second set point to break and wrap up the first set 6-4

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A despondent defending champion Serena ponders her options but bounces back to build a 5-1 lead in the second set

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Venus, seeded four, shows her frustration but refuses to give up on the set and earns one break back to make it 5-3

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Serena holds firm on her own serve second time around to win the second set 6-4 and take the match into a decider

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Venus calls for an injury time-out after being broken in the next game and leaves the court to receive treatment

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The younger sister (right) asserts her superiority, breaking again before serving out to take the title 4-6 6-4 6-2

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Serena celebrates her sixth Grand Slam title whilst older sister Venus has to be content with the runners-up trophy once again

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Serena Williams poses with the Venus Rosewater Dish after successfully retaining her ladies' singles title