Wimbledon 2012: day 12 - in pictures

Andy Murray gets in a spot of practice before he faces Roger Federer in Sunday's final Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Murray's serving must be at the height of his game to stand any chance of victory Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Lets hope we don't see that expression too often tomorrow Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

The biggest star in British tennis signs autographs for his adoring fans after completing his training session Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Famous faces in the Royal Box - left to right in the centre row are Michael Sheen, Paul Tomkinson, Michael Mcintyre and Miranda Hart Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

They're there to see Serena Williams take on Agnieszka Radwanska Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Radwanska, who is the first Pole to reach a grand slam final since 1939, was unable to counter the sheer might of Williams Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

The former champion powered her way through to take the set 6-1 Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

After taking the second set and going 2-1 up in third Radwanska must have been thinking that she was on a roll and the title would be hers for the taking. Unsurprisingly Serena had other ideas and a perfect game of four straight aces put the final set back on level pegging Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Williams' speed ... Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Determination ... Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

And delicate touch combine to put clear daylight between her and her opponent Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

A glorious backhand winner into the right corner gives Williams the set ... Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

And the Championship - 6-1, 5-7, 6-2 Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Williams climbs into the players box to hug her father as well as her sister and mother Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

She heads back to court where her face is lit up by a big smile and the reflection from the plate. The win means she joins sister Venus Williams on five Wimbledon titles and gives her a 14th Grand Slam win Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

The victor shows off the trophy to the crowd Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Before conducting an emotional interview by Sue Barker. The champion described winning her fifth Wimbledon title as the end of "an unbelievable journey", less than two years after a serious injury which later led to a life-threatening illness; so it's no surprise Williams was so overcome with emotion Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer