Friday, June 1, 2007

VENUS WILLIAMS GETS A BEATDOWN, SERENA TO THE RESCUE


Venus Williams, losing to fourth-seeded Jelena Jankovic, is out of the U.S. French open.

The 22-year-old Jankovic dominated the five-time major champion in the first set, winning 20 of the 24 points played in her service games, including the first 10.

"I got a little bit tired at the end," Williams said. "It's tough on clay."

What about her sister Serena Williams, the only American left playing singles in Paris?

"She's playing great tennis, and she plays well in a crunch," Venus said. "And I think the longer she's in the tournament, the better she'll play."

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