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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWimbledon - Venus into the semi-finals of a slam for the first time since 2010
Look at that lovely smile - she can't quite believe it.
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Wimbledon - Venus into the semi-finals of a slam for the first time since 2010 (Original Post)
malaise
Jul 2016
OP
You're correct. It's her first Wimbledon semi-final since 2009. Great for her!
writes3000
Jul 2016
#6
writes3000
(4,734 posts)1. Since 2009! So wonderful to see!
That smile was so big and so genuine. Fantastic!
malaise
(269,352 posts)2. Wimbledon was 2009 and she reached the final
US Open was 2010 Semi-final
Yep - she was genuinely happy - we could have a sisters' final if all goes well.
writes3000
(4,734 posts)6. You're correct. It's her first Wimbledon semi-final since 2009. Great for her!
,
malaise
(269,352 posts)7. Serena takes the first set
Talk about imposing from 4-4
writes3000
(4,734 posts)10. Love to see her take it in two sets!
malaise
(269,352 posts)11. I hope they both pull out of doubles today
they need the day off
Too many double faults today - and they are so rare
Are_grits_groceries
(17,111 posts)3. Loved it! nt
malaise
(269,352 posts)4. I know you did
malaise
(269,352 posts)16. Our girls are both in the semis
cwydro
(51,308 posts)5. Venus has always been my favorite!
Thrilled that she's still in.
bigwillq
(72,790 posts)8. Woo Hoo!
ProfessorGAC
(65,466 posts)9. After The Health Issues. . .
. . .couldn't happen to someone that would make me more happy for her.
Really good on Venus!
malaise
(269,352 posts)14. She's such a calm cool lady
Hard not to love her
spanone
(135,952 posts)12. go Venus!!!!!
malaise
(269,352 posts)13. Go Serena as well
about to serve for the match 5-4
spanone
(135,952 posts)15. absolutely!!!!!!
malaise
(269,352 posts)17. Can we dare to imagine an all Williams final on Saturday
again?
RockaFowler
(7,429 posts)18. Looks good right now
Both are through to the Semi's!!!
An all Williams final always drives the haters nuts!
malaise
(269,352 posts)21. Would be so much fun watching the Brexit
supporters
n2doc
(47,953 posts)22. Oh well, one of 2 ain't bad.
Going to be an excellent finals, no matter what.
malaise
(269,352 posts)23. Yes indeed
:fistbunp:
malaise
(269,352 posts)19. Looks like Cibulkova can make her Saturday wedding :-)