Serena Williams captured her seventh career Wimbledon singles championship, tying Steffi Graf's Open era record with her 22nd Grand Slam title.
Seven-time champion Roger Federer had no trouble moving into the fourth round at Wimbledon despite losing a set, defeating Sam Groth of Australia 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-2 at the All England Club.
Serena Williams dug deep and overcame Great Britain's Heather Watson 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Friday to keep alive her bid for a fourth straight major title.
The All England Club has banned fans from using selfie sticks at Wimbledon, calling them a "nuisance.''
Defending champion Andy Murray is out of Wimbledon, beaten in straight sets by Grigor Dimitrov in the quarterfinals Wednesday.
Seven-time champion Roger Federer returned to the quarterfinals at Wimbledon with a clinical 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 victory over Tommy Robredo of Spain on Tuesday.
