Serena Williams Survives to Win Her Fifth Wimbledon Title

An elated Serena Williams defeated Agnieszka Radwanska 6-1, 5-7, 6-2 to win her fifth Wimbeldon title. (Reuters)

Many wondered if Serena Williams would ever play tennis again. Serena endured a rash of injuries over 18 months that left that thought lingering. However, she overcame the injuries and doubts to return to the court. A return to Wilbledon seemed like the perfect remedy for Serena's past aches.

Serena stormed through her competition to reach the final. She seemed like the overwhelming favorite. After all, Serena was a 13-time Grand Slam singles champion. She was set to face Agnieszka Radwanska, a 23-year-old from Poland, in her first major final.

Serena dominated the first set, winning 6-1. Radwanska battled back in the second set. She forced error after error out of Serena. Williams let her nerves and emotions get the better of her, and she lost the set 7-5. In the decisive third set, Radwanska continued her strong play, gaining a 2-1 advantage in the set. But something suddenly changed in Serena's demeanor. It was as if she flipped a switch. Williams hit four consecutive aces. She never looked back from there as she won the set 6-2.

After sealing the win, Serena fell flat along the baseline with her head in her hands. She then ran into the stands and embraced her family. The family members who were there to encourage her as she fought to comeback. Serena and her sister Venus finished the day off perfectly as though won yet another doubles title.

This is Serena's 14th Grand Slam singles title, which is the most of her generation. It is also her fifth Wimbledon title matching Venus' total. In fact, the Williams sisters have won ten of the last thirteen Wimbledon singles titles and five doubles titles. Furthermore, they have combined for a total of 21 majors. The remaining active players have only won a combined 16.

The Williams sisters have truly dominated and transformed women's tennis. But they aren't done yet. Serena made sure to remind us of that today. When all the momentum seemed to be going the way of Ranwanska, Williams reminded us of how amazing she has been all these years. Even though they might be getting older and the bodies might be wearing down, these sisters still now how to dominant the sport. Serena and Venus are still a force to be reckoned with, so you better not forget about it.