As if anyone really questioned it when the tournament began,
Venus Williams made her way to the
U.S. Open semi-finals. She defeated
French Open champ
Francesca Schiavone 7-6 (5), 6-4 in the quarterfinals. Her next opponent and probably her toughest in the tournament so far is
Kim Clijsters, who is on a 19-match winning streak.
"I want to be in the final, because then obviously it's just one more step," Williams, who came in to the tournament ranked 3rd in the world,
told the Associated Press. "But I'm just focused on the semis, and I don't get too excited unless the tournament is over.
I feel really comfortable here, and it's great to come back to a place where I have won and a place where I've played well."
Williams won the U.S. Open in 2000 and 2001 but hasn't played in a title match since losing to Serena in 2002. She's also the only American left in the tournament after the ousting of Sam Querry by Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka.
Even still, Kim Clijsters, in spite of her winning streak, also realizes that Venus will be her toughest match-up in the competition so far:
"Venus is a great competitor. She's been playing some really great tennis these last few matches," Clijsters said. "I look forward to it. It's a challenge."
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By: rasfanta on 9/08/2010 1:25PM
GO VENUS!!!!!. Keep up the good work. Lay it on them. Hit one in the face of racist john mcenroe. I see why Tatum left his sorry ass. Keep wearing your fashion line on court. I like it. You know how white folks are: no flavor, no life. strictly white or beige. No color. No flare. Don't pay the critics any attention. Keep the trophy in racist amerikka.
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By: Trina on 9/09/2010 1:32PM
I am very happy for this young lady . may god hold her in his hands doing this wonderful time in her life . from a sister who love you hold your head up girl !
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By: patti777 on 9/10/2010 12:04AM
I am happy for her. I hope she saved a really classy outfit for the semi-finals.
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By: SUPERSLICK ON THE SOUTH SIDE on 9/19/2010 12:34AM
You keep on keping on Venus Williams, you and your sister have added pzazzzzz to an other wise boring game (color-wise)No longer white on white you have added color to an otherwise we are wearng white again today sport. I now enjoy wathing the sport of Tennis. Your contribution to clothing along with Serena is commendable, Good Luck Venus.
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By: Towa on 9/10/2010 10:56PM
go Venus....show'em whatcha workin' wit...in the game. So glad and proud to see you stepping up a notch in your choice of fashion on the court. Remember, certain fashions are for the bedroom and for the club and street....not appropriate sweetie in the tennis arena. As an African American woman...I am so proud of you as an American and as a black woman...continue to make us proud -- continue to perform with class. Leave the hating to the haters. There are only trying to distract you. Stay focused.
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