The then 28-year-old became one of only four players to lift the trophy five times or more in the modern era.
The then 28-year-old became one of only four players to lift the trophy five times or more in the modern era with a straight-sets victory over her sister, who beat her in two previous Wimbledon finals in 2002 and 2003.
Serena looked to level and was first to strike in the second set after breaking to take a 2-1 lead after a 14-minute game but Venus hit straight back.
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