The 32-year-old beat Caroline Wozniacki to win the U.S. Open for the third year in a row, and sixth overall.
Serena Williams celebrates after defeating Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark at the U.S. Open.
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Serena Williams didn't let up in the Grand Slam today when she quickly took the top title against Caroline Wozniacki, formerly a No. 1-ranked player.
The 32-year-old Williams took the first two sets 6-3, 6-3 at New York's Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Williams didn't give up a single set throughout the tournament for the last big title of 2014, after getting out early at the French Open and Wimbledon, and losing in the Australian Open's fourth round.
She is the oldest woman to win the tournament in the Open era, according to the New York Times .
Williams embraces Caroline Wozniacki after defeating her.
Eduardo Munoz / Reuters
The U.S. Open title has been taken by Williams three years in a row, and six times overall, with the prize money this time around earning her $4 million, a record for any athlete in pro tennis. She'll get $3 million for the title, plus a $1 million bonus, the AP reports.
Denmark's Wozniacki, 24, has never won an Open title, despite being ranked No. 1 in 2010 and 2011.
Williams has joined the all-time list of Grand Slam winners, matching Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova for fourth, behind Margaret Court (24), Steffi Graf (22) and Helen Wills Moody (19), NPR reports.
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