Seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams reached the WTA Indian Wells semi-finals for the first time since 2001 by routing Carla Suarez Navarro of Spain 6-3, 6-2.
Despite the windy conditions, Williams improved to 5-2 on the season, including a third round win over sister Serena, who was making her return to the WTA after having a baby.
Venus, who at 37 is the oldest player in the women's draw, has played sparingly this year but is just beginning to step up her game.
"We've had a lot of great matches," Williams said of playing Suarez Navarro.
"I was glad that I was able to close it out."
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