Williams double act solid after singles clash

By Kylie MacLellan

LONDON (Reuters) - Just hours after battling it out for the Wimbledon singles title on Saturday, the Williams sisters returned to Centre Court united as team mates to retain their doubles crown.

Understandably looking a little tired, the duo took a while to get into full swing but as they powered to a 7-6 6-4 victory over Australia's Samantha Stosur and Rennae Stubbs they soon proved their rock-solid partnership was still intact.

"There's nothing like winning a title with your sister," 27-year-old Serena told reporters. "It's really a good feeling."

"Definitely," older sibling Venus chipped in with a smile.

Serena, who had earlier downed Venus in straight sets to claim her third Wimbledon singles crown, hit a forehand long to gift the Australians a break in the third game of the first set.

But as the number three seeds held serve to take a 3-1 lead Serena drew on her well-known steely determination, standing hand on hip as she gave her sister a pep talk before the start of the next game.

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