After a long break from tennis, Venus Williams claims not being used to winning in straight sets, but that’s exactly what she did against Jelena Jankovic in the second round of Charleston, and actually against three other players since her comeback at the recent tournament in Miami.
At 5-4 Jankovic was two points from taking the first set, but a double fault and a wide forehand assisted Williams to break her serve. Williams then won nine successive games to win 7-5 6-0 and make Jankovic the first of the six former champions in the draw to go out.
Exceptional movement and great sliding on clay, once the most beautiful parts of Jankovic’s game, are not Jankovic’s strong assets any more, while serve failed her as well and Williams broke her seven times.
Williams is playing her first claycourt tournament since 2010. Her quarterfinal opponent will be Anastasia Rodionova, who defeated Anabel Medina Garrigues 7-5 6-3. Venus could potentially face sister Serena in the semis. (sources: Women Who Serve, ESPN, photo: © Neal Trousdale)
Venus such a great champion who beat this ugly illnes and i am sure that she will bring her best back 🙂
Another good performance from Venus as JJ continues her slide down the rankings. It is a shame to see, but I really think her best days are past her now.
I agree, JJ seems to have lost her drive and motivation. Or, maybe her health is not what it was in the past.
I’d love to see some family fued action – Serena Vs Venus again, yes!