NEW YORK — Venus Williams wanted just a little pick-me-up on a wet day in New York. It takes greater than caffeine to beat Elina Svitolina, although. Williams had a resurgence after some espresso was despatched her method after dropping the primary set towards the No. 5 seed, however Svitolina charged again and finally beat Williams 6-4, 6-Four in a second-round match. The cup of espresso was delivered from Williams’ staff within the stands to a ballboy, who tried to convey it to Williams. But she walked off to the court docket between units earlier than he might get it to her, so he finally dropped it off subsequent to her seat. Williams then got here
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Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Novak Djokovic All Win At U.S. Open
NEW YORK — No reason for any extra practice after this performance by Serena Williams. Playing the best she has during this U.S. Open as she chases a calendar-year Grand Slam, Williams set up a quarterfinal against older sister Venus by making only six unforced errors in a 6-3, 6-3 victory over 19th-seeded Madison Keys on Sunday. Serena took only 68 minutes to dismiss Keys, a 20-year-old American with formidable serves and forehands who simply was outplayed. Already a winner of the past four major tournaments, including last year’s U.S. Open, Serena is trying to become the first tennis player to win all four in the same season since Steffi Gr...
Venus pulls out of Cincinnati WTA event
Venus Williams has pulled out of WTA Tour's Western and Southern Open tournament in Cincinnati, complaining of a viral illness, organisers said on Friday. It is the second consecutive year the American has withdrawn from the event as she skipped the 2010 tournament with a sore knee. The world No 34 was forced to withdraw from this week's Rogers Cup in Toronto with the same illness. "I regret not having the opportunity to compete in the Western and Southern Open this year," Williams said. "I am making