Although Venus Williams was defeated 7-5, 6-0 by Garbine Muguruza in the Wimbledon final, she left Centre Court with the kind of gracious sportsmanship fans love, and expect, to see from the 37-year-old.

The American had two set points at 5-4, but couldn’t capitalize, and she lost her grip on the match quickly after that. Yet her first comments after the match were praise. She praised Muguruza's run, thanked her team and remembered her sister Serena.

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It was a treat for fans to reflect on Williams’ legacy while she competed for a sixth Wimbledon title, and many came away with even greater appreciation for her character:

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Can Williams keep putting herself in position to win more majors? She was the runner up to Serena in the Australian Open final, and this was her best Wimbledon result since 2009.

In press after the match, Williams further elaborated on her determination to win another major.

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“I’ve had a great two weeks. I’m looking forward to the rest of the summer. Definitely I’m in good form. I’ve been in position a lot of times this year to contend for big titles," she said. "That’s the kind of position I want to keep putting myself in. It’s just about getting over the line. I believe I can do that."

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