<p class="title">Serena Williams' wait for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title goes on after Simona Halep stunned the off-key American 6-2 6-2 in a one-sided Wimbledon final on Saturday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">An inspired Halep took full advantage of an error-strewn display by seven-times champion Williams to become the first Romanian to win the Wimbledon title.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The 27-year-old Halep broke serve in the opening game and raced into a 4-0 lead. She remained rock solid throughout and Williams simply could not respond.</p>.<p class="bodytext">There were signs that Williams was finding her range in the second set but Halep was undaunted and reeled off the last five games, the contest ending after Williams buried a forehand into the net after 56 minutes.</p>.<p class="bodytext">It is the second year running that Williams arrived in the final seeking to match Margaret Court's record 24 singles majors. Last year she failed to get a set against Angelique Kerber. She then went on to lose the U.S. Open final. (Reporting by Martyn Herman Editing by Toby Davis)</p>
<p class="title">Serena Williams' wait for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title goes on after Simona Halep stunned the off-key American 6-2 6-2 in a one-sided Wimbledon final on Saturday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">An inspired Halep took full advantage of an error-strewn display by seven-times champion Williams to become the first Romanian to win the Wimbledon title.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The 27-year-old Halep broke serve in the opening game and raced into a 4-0 lead. She remained rock solid throughout and Williams simply could not respond.</p>.<p class="bodytext">There were signs that Williams was finding her range in the second set but Halep was undaunted and reeled off the last five games, the contest ending after Williams buried a forehand into the net after 56 minutes.</p>.<p class="bodytext">It is the second year running that Williams arrived in the final seeking to match Margaret Court's record 24 singles majors. Last year she failed to get a set against Angelique Kerber. She then went on to lose the U.S. Open final. (Reporting by Martyn Herman Editing by Toby Davis)</p>