Former world number one Venus Williams produced a resilient performance on Friday as she battled past Italy's Roberta Vinci in a pulsating three set thriller to reach the Wuhan Open final.
The seven-time Grand Slam winner recovered from a set down to claim a 5-7, 6-2, 7-6(4) win over Vinci in the topsy turvy semifinal contest that lasted almost three hours.
The win saw Venus avenge her younger sister Serena's US Open semi-final loss against Vinci, who ended the current world number one's hopes of completing calendar year grand slam at Flushing Meadows.
Venus, who won her 700th match on tour earlier this week, will next face the winner of the second semi-final later on Friday between fifth seed Garbine Muguruza and Germany's Angelique Kerber.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app