Williams matched Steffi Graf's Open Era record of 22 major titles by beating Angelique Kerber on a warm day at the All England Club and later put the icing on the cake by combining with older sister Venus to win the women's doubles title.

Glamour couple Beyonce and Jay Z were in the world number one's box to see their fellow American claim a seventh crown on the grass at SW19 along with an all-star cast in the Royal Box.

Tennis greats Margaret Court, winner of an all-time record 24 major titles, Billie Jean King and Martina Navratilova all witnessed a Williams master class on the penultimate day of the tournament at the All England Club.

ANOTHER POT OF GOLD FOR SERENA

A rainbow shone brightly above Wimbledon on Thursday night and Serena found a pot of gold two days later, picking up £2million for winning the singles final.

The iconic 34-year-old will also be due a share of the £350,000 prize money for her doubles triumph over Timea Babos and Yaroslava Shvedova, so it ought to be a lively night for the Williams family.

DESTINED  FOR SUCCESS

Former Destiny's Child superstar Beyonce and her rapper husband Jay Z swapped centre stage for Centre Court to support Serena on her day of destiny.

Comedian Peter Kay took a seat in the Royal Box to see the top seed have the last laugh, while broadcaster and naturalist David Attenborough saw incredible force of nature Serena lift the Venus Rosewater Dish yet again.