Women's singles final: In pictures

Richard Williams, father of Venus, writes a message to his wife before the start of Ladies Singles final.

Baroness Thatcher with her husband Sir Denis (left) and Minister for Sport, Kate Hoey MP (right) sit in the Royal Box.

Raju Tital, from Calcutta is watched by umpire Gerry Armstrong, as he tosses a one Rupee coin, to decide who serves first.

Venus Williams serves to fellow American Lindsay Davenport.

Defending champion Lindsay Davenport plays a return to Venus Williams.

Richard Williams and his other daughter Serena watch Venus in action.

Venus Williams streches to make a return.

Lindsay Davenport in action.

Venus Williams in action on centre court.

Venus Williams anxious in the second set.

Venus Williams reacts after defeating defending champion Lindsay Davenport.

A dejected Lindsay Davenport.

Venus Williams joins her family in the crowd to celebrate.

Venus Williams smiles as she holds the Women's Singles trophy.