WIMBLEDON (England), Aug 4: Serena Williams became only the second woman to complete a career Golden Slam when she won her first Olympic singles gold medal on Saturday by beating Maria Sharapova 6-0, 6-1.

The victory completed a remarkable run of domination by the No 4-seeded Williams, who lost only 17 games in her six matches. She went 13-0 this summer at the All England Club, where she won her fifth Wimbledon title a month ago.

The career Golden Slam was first achieved by Steffi Graf, who did it when she won the Olympics in 1988 after sweeping all four major titles. Williams can add the gold medal to her 14 Grand Slam singles championships, the most of any active woman.

Williams dominated with her serve and repeatedly blasted winners from the baseline, taking a big swing with almost every stroke despite the gusty wind on Centre Court that rippled her dress.—AP