Serena Williams

Serena Wiliams will have to wait for a record-breaking 23rd grand slam title after the American endured a shock US Open defeat to Karolina Pliskova.

Williams stood two victories away from beating Steffi Graf's Open-era best 22 major triumphs but her charge was ended by Pliskova, who who won 6-2 7-6 (7/5).

The disappointment is doubled for Williams as it means she will also surrender the world number one ranking at the end of the tournament to Germany's Angelique Kerber.

Pliskova will now face either Kerber or Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki in her first grand slam final on Saturday.

Andy Murray's mother Judy has celebrated his second Wimbledon title.

She posted a picture of herself and Andy with his trophy to Twitter with the caption: "That's my boy #Wimbledon."

Andy Murray has the royal seal of approval on his Wimbledon victory after he was congratulated by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Kate, who had been watching from the royal box, told him: "Many congratulations, it was a great game."

William said: "So pleased for you, well done," and Kate added: "You can relax with your family now."

Murray also spoke to actor Benedict Cumberbatch and his wife Sophie Hunter.

He then went out on to the club balcony, where a cheering crowd of waiting tennis fans saw the triumphant Scot hold the trophy aloft for them.

Andy Murray said he was "proud" to get his hands on the Wimbledon trophy once again - and vowed to make the most of celebrations this time around.

He commended Raonic and his team on a well-fought campaign and apologised to them for his victory, saying: "Sorry about today, great job".

The Scot said that there had been "so much stress and pressure" when he won his first title in 2013 that he had not made the most of his victory.

There were boos when Murray mentioned Prime Minister David Cameron, who was watching with his mother Mary.

But he defended Mr Cameron, saying: "I think playing a Wimbledon final's tough, I certainly wouldn't like being Prime Minister, it's an impossible job."

David Cameron has led the congratulations for Andy Murray after he won his second Wimbledon title today.

The British number one beat Milos Raonic in straight sets.