Venus Williams Wins WTA Dubai Open 2014
At the age of 33, Venus Williams proved that she can still command a tennis game by winning the WTA Dubai Open 2014 on Saturday. She beat favorite Alise Cornet, 6-3, 6-0 to earn her a first title in 16 months.
It’s great to be back,” she said, referring to her capture of the Dubai title four years ago.
“I was expecting to be playing Serena, but Alize played an amazing game in the semis, so congratulations on that.
“I have continued being able to practise, and I have been getting healthier,” Williams went on, referring to the long term effects of the immune deficiency which has been threatening her career.
“It hasn’t been easy. I have to thank the tournament for a wild card, and my family and Serena for encouraging me. They all kept me up when I was down.”
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