Serena Williams captured her 11th Grand Slam event title and a third Wimbledon crown, but insisted that she couldn't yet be considered as one of the greatest players of all time.
Her 7-6 (7-3), 6-2 win over sister Venus, which gave the Williams family an eighth Wimbledon triumph in 10 years, put her just one behind American compatriot Billie Jean King in the all-time list of majors.
Further ahead on the honours board are Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, both with 18, Helen Wills Moody, who won 19, Steffi Graf, 22, and Australia's Margaret Court Smith, 24.
''Since the beginning of my career, I never said I wanted to chase down their records, that's a long way away,'' the 27-year-old said.
''You're asking me about 18 titles. I'm only at 11. They're such great players. When I think of those people, I don't really mention myself yet.''
However, Serena will go level with King if she wins the US Open later this year in New York, a mark which would make her particularly proud.
''To win 11 is unbelievable. It's just now I'm looking at the next goal of someone like Billie Jean King, who is completely my idol. To get to her level and have 12 would be even better,'' the champion said.
Venus's Grand Slam total remains on seven five Wimbledons and two US Opens.
The Australian and French Open titles elude to the 29-year-old.
''I definitely am looking forward to the other majors. I have three more before this one comes back,'' Venus said after her run of 34 successive winning sets at Wimbledon brought to an end by her sister. AFP