Her sister Venus Williams had an easier time of it with another Vera, beating Vera Zvonareva 7-5 6-3. Venus can end the tournament ranked at #2 in the world as long as Caroline Wozniacki does not make the semifinals.
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Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Serena Survives Career-Longest Match in Madrid
World #1 Serena Williams played for 3 hours 26 minutes in Madrid against Vera Dushevina, surviving a match point to win 6-7 (2), 7-6 (5), 7-6 (5) to reach the third round of the clay-court warm-up for Roland Garros.
Labels:
clay,
Roland Garros,
serena williams,
sports,
tennis,
Vera Dushevina,
Vera Zvonareva
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