Eighth seed and 2002 Rome champion Serena Williams overcame a halting start to find the range and rhythm on her groundstrokes and ease past Shahar Peer of Israel 6-3 6-3.
Powerful Venus
(Part 1) 2007 Charleston, Family Circle Cup
Semi Final
Language: English
Venus Williams lost to (2)Jelena Jankovic
6-3 3-6 6-7 (5-7)
Venus showed her power and aggression but lost the match because of errors and double faults.
Both players had great shots.
It was really, really close.
About 3 1/2 hours after Venus beat Serena to win the Wimbledon women's singles title, the Americans paired up Saturday to win their seventh Grand Slam doubles title, beating Lisa Raymond of the United States and Samantha Stosur of Australia 6-2, 6-2.
Eighth seed Serena Williams enjoyed a brisk workout on her return from injury with a 6-4 6-1 win over Michaella Krajicek in the second round of the Italian Open.
Venus had a nasty fall.
(Part 2) 2007 Charleston, Family Circle Cup
Semi Final
Language: English
Venus Williams lost to (2)Jelena Jankovic
6-3 3-6 6-7 (5-7)
Venus showed her power and aggression but lost the match because of errors and double faults.
Both players had great shots.
It was really, really close.