After reaching the French Open quarterfinals, the young Spaniard continued her impressive rise with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 win over the 2012 finalist.
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Muguruza’s strength enabled her to dominate early against her experienced opponent. Although she lost six games in a row as Radwanska leveled the match, the world No. 20 prevailed to become the first Spaniard in the Wimbledon final since Arantxa Sanchez Vicario in 1996.
Next for Muguruza: Serena Williams, who beat Maria Sharapova 6-2, 6-4.
