Kerber downs Venus, faces Serena in Wimbledon final

Angelique Kerber booked a Wimbledon final showdown with defending champion Serena Williams as the German ended Venus Williams’ bid for a fairytale title with a 6-4, 6-4 victory on Thursday.

“Venus won so many times here and was playing really well. That’s why I’m so happy to reach my first Wimbledon final,” Kerber said.

“It’s a really good feeling. I’m really enjoying my tennis life.”