Wimbledon 2013: Women's singles final – in pictures

It's a beautiful day in SW12 with the sun beaming down onto Centre Court. Unfortunately for the fans packed in there they're not being treated to a beautiful game of tennis at the start. Nerves seems to have got the better of the two players in an error strewn first few games Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Marion Bartoli winds up as the ball approaches Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Before unleashing a powerful forehand. Her power was instrumental in her taking the first set 6-1 Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Sabine Lisicki seems to have composed herself and wins the first game of the second set Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

However that doesn't last and Marion Bartoli is in control of the match once again, scampering to a 5-1 lead Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Sabine Lisicki rallies and pulls it back to 5-4 Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

However it was too little too late. Serving for the Championship Bartoli fires off only her second ace of the match to take her first Grand Slam title at the 47th time of asking. She said later ""Just to finish on an ace to win Wimbledon and see the chalk come out of the line, I could see it in slow motion. I could see the ball landing, the chalk come out, it's an ace, and I just win Wimbledon. You can't describe that kind of feeling. You cannot put any words to what I feel in this moment. I can't believe I won Wimbledon this year." Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Marion Bartoli runs off court to go to her friends and family Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

The victor climbs into her player's box to celebrate with friends, including coach Amelie Mauresmo, left ... Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Before hugging her father Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Meanwhile the losing finalist cries in her chair Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

The emotion of the event has overcome Marion Bartoli too Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

A beaming Marion Bartoli shows off the trophy Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

The tears fall again as Sabine Lisicki is interviewed on court Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

The players seem to have composed themselves as they walk off Centre Court Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer