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Saturday, 3 July, 2004, 13:15 GMT 14:15 UK
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Wimbledon women's final photos
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Both players come out on to Centre Court, which is bathed in sunshine - Maria Sharapova wins the toss and elects to serve
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Serena Williams is clearly out of sorts, and finds herself in the position of struggling to cope with Sharapova's power
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Sharapova gains total control after dominating the Williams serve and wraps up the first set 6-1 in just 30 minutes
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An intriguing encounter enters the second set with Sharapova's solid groundstrokes still troubling Williams
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The defending champion slowly edges her way back into the match, taking an early break in the second set
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The teenager remains unperturbed as she breaks Williams twice, giving her the chance to serve for the match
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She overcomes the odds to beat Williams 6-1 6-4 and become the first ever Russian Wimbledon women's champion
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Overcome with emotion she makes the customary climb to the players' box to celebrate her historic win with her father Yuri
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The 17-year-old is presented with the famous trophy after her remarkable straight-sets victory over the 2003 champion
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MEN'S FINAL
Federer fights off Roddick
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WOMEN'S FINAL
Glory for Sharapova
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Serena reaction
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Centre Court bewitched
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