Another historic moment for the books.
One of sports’ most groundbreaking athletes, Serena Williams, defeated Angelique Kerber (7-5, 6-3) in Saturday’s Wimbledon women’s final (July 9), spreading a wave of excitement across social media.
This feat ties Williams with Steffi Graf at 22 Grand Slam titles. In a post-game interview, Williams was nearly left speechless when recounting her win to ESPN. “It makes the victory even sweeter to know how hard I worked for it,” she said. “I don’t know what else to say. I’m so excited.”
Serena will take the court again this afternoon alongside her sister, Venus Williams, for the doubles title, NPR reports.
In the meantime, check out how social media users reacted to yet another historic win from the G.O.A.T.
Man I’m crying. @serenawilliams just put a small bandaid on my heart! Thank you!!!! Thank you my beautiful friend!
— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) July 9, 2016
Thank you @serenawilliams we needed this. 100% #Wimbledon #22
— Jeff (@JeffJSays) July 9, 2016
CONGRATULATIONS @serenawilliams!! She won for the U.S.A.–ALL colors, races. We needed this unification today. #GOAT #SerenaWilliams #Serena
— Rawsi Williams (@RawsiWilliams) July 9, 2016
Queen @serenawilliams we love you. Keep inspiring 🙏??
— #MERKY (@Stormzy1) July 9, 2016
I love @serenawilliams. One of the best athletes of our generation. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world. #champion #Wimbledon
— natasha mullins (@tashachelsea) July 9, 2016
Long. Live. Queen. @serenawilliams. pic.twitter.com/kHsxnf4vYg
— Justin Tinsley (@JustinTinsley) July 9, 2016
Not even a doubt. The greatest of all time. Congrats @serenawilliams on 7 Wimbys and 22 GSs! pic.twitter.com/CeiUkpGcTb
— Christal Roberts (@ChristalRoberts) July 9, 2016
Let’s meet back here in a couple hours with strawberries, cream and champagne to cheer on @Venuseswilliams and @serenawilliams! #Wimbledon
— unbothered (@alwaystheself) July 9, 2016
I love @serenawilliams. I never get tired of seeing her win, especially during times like this. 💕🎾 #BlackGirlMagic #Wimbledon
— thefox. (@LexTheFox) July 9, 2016
Serena Williams is a mile ahead of every other female tennis player right now #domination
— Brendan O’Reilly (@Brendog59) July 9, 2016
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 9, 2016