Venus Williams is having an absolutely incredible run at Wimbledon. The 37-year-old star defeated her third straight opponent of 20 years old or younger Tuesday, and she did so in decisive fashion to reach the semifinals.
Williams took the quarterfinal match against French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets, 6-3, 7-5. She has now won her past eight sets, her last loss coming to Wang Qiang in the Round of 64. Her run is historic, as the last player her age to make a run like this was Martina Navratilova in 1994. Navratilova lost in the final that year, but Williams is hoping for a different outcome.
Williams' road hasn't been easy, but she has shown serious fortitude throughout Wimbledon. She will now face the winner of crowd favorite Johanna Konta and world No. 2 Simona Halep and Twitter is loving it.
Welcome back to the Top 10, Venus Williams. She could move into the Top 5 with the title. Last time Venus was Top 5 was January 2011.
— WTA Insider (@WTA_insider) July 11, 2017
Venus Williams. 37 years old. Sjorgen's Syndrome survivor. Wimbledon semi-finalist in 2017. #Legend
— Dave Zirin (@EdgeofSports) July 11, 2017
Omg that @Venuseswilliams tribute just made me tear up #myhero #neverstop 💕🙌🏼
— Nicole Gibbs (@Gibbsyyyy) July 11, 2017
Venus Williams through to the semis at #Wimbledon 🎾🍓 pic.twitter.com/rQaVx0gXST
— Big Fat Tennis Fan (@BigFatTennisFan) July 11, 2017
In the last 5 majors, Venus Williams has made 2 SFs and 1 final. Not bad for someone who's "not a contender anymore." #Wimbledon
— Matt Dowell (@TheMattDowell) July 11, 2017