Tennis

V.Williams beats Schiavone to reach US Open semis

Published Sep. 8, 2010 1:11 a.m. ET

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Venus Williams is one victory away from reaching the U.S. Open final for the first time since 2002.

The No. 3-seeded Williams overcame nine double-faults and beat reigning French Open champion Francesca Schiavone of Italy 7-6 (5), 6-4 in the quarterfinals Tuesday.

The 30-year-old Williams owns seven Grand Slam titles, including the 2000 and 2001 U.S. Opens. But she last made the semifinals at Flushing Meadows in 2007, and hasn't played in the title match in eight years.

Williams is the only American singles player left in tournament. Sam Querrey, the last U.S. man, lost earlier Tuesday.

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