Serena Williams wins women’s singles gold at London Olympics
Serena Williams of the United States reacts after defeating Maria Sharapova of Russia to win the gold medal match of the Women’s Singles Tennis on Day 8 of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Serena Williams won her first singles gold medal, beating Maria Sharapova 6-0, 6-1 on the tennis court at the London Olympics on Day 8.
The victory makes her the second woman ever to complete a career Golden Slam.
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