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Venus Williams makes history @ Australian Open

January 24th, 2017 | Tags:
Venus Williams, 36, has become the oldest women's semifinalist in the Open Era of the Australian Open. Photo: Internet Source
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MELBOURNE, Australia- Venus Williams' morning didn't go as planned. Her coach, David Witt, said Williams woke up late.

But the 36-year-old wasn't dozing on court Tuesday at the Australian Open, as the American battled past Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-4 7-6 (7-3) at Rod Laver Arena to become the oldest women's semifinalist in the Open Era of the tournament.

Witt was full of admiration for Williams, who in 2011 was diagnosed with Sjogren's syndrome, an autoimmune disorder that causes, among other things, fatigue and joint pain.
 
Not ideal for anyone, athletes included.
 
"It's crazy to think how long she has played," Witt told CNN as Williams cooled down in the player gym. "And she's still doing it at a high level. It's incredible.
 
"Part of that comes down to her fight and belief, how much she has in her heart -- every time she goes out there, you never see her quit on a point, never see her tank a game or two, and that says a lot. It takes a lot out of someone to do that.
 
"Yeah, so it's crazy."
 
Whose age record did the ever professional Williams surpass? Someone she knows well.
 
Younger sister Serena, who was 34 when reaching the last four 12 months ago.
 
And no, Williams isn't thinking about calling it quits anytime soon. Why would she, given she can still compete with the best of them?
 
"I feel like I have a lot of great tennis in me," she told reporters. "Any time you feel that way, you continue."
 
With Serena still in contention -- the 22-time grand slam winner meets Britain's Johanna Konta in her quarterfinal on Wednesday -- a first all-Williams grand slam final since 2009 Wimbledon looms.
 
It almost happened last year at the All England Club but Venus -- bidding for an eighth major and first since 2008 at Wimbledon -- fell in the semifinals to current No. 1 Angelique Kerber.

1 Response to “Venus Williams makes history @ Australian Open”

  • love to see you play (30/01/2017, 12:46) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Go Venus Go, you are still the greatest, no fault of Serena either ,you two are my greatest entertainers. i love you , keep the pace hot ,they cant stop you. you have great attitudes and you have already soared greater altitudes, keep jamming thats a Family brand name..Serena and Venus Williams Tennis Galla.
    love you both.


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