Wimbledon: Williams takes first set

Defending champion Venus Williams has taken the first set of the Ladies Final against Justine Henin.

Sun, 08 Jul, 2001 - 15:30

Latest score: V Williams 6, J Henin 1

Defending champion Venus Williams has taken the first set of the Ladies Final against Justine Henin.

The American twice broke the Belgian, who overcame Jennifer Capriati in the semis.

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