CNN —Venus Williams rolled back the years as she battled to an impressive WTA win against Camila Giorgi in the Rothesay Classic on Monday.
697 from returning to form and notching her first win against a top 50 opponent since 2019.
Stephen Pond/Getty ImagesThe victory was just Williams’ second win since Wimbledon in 2021 and it clearly meant a lot to the tennis superstar.
Jacob King/PA Images/Getty ImagesIn the third-set tiebreak, Williams sealed victory with a brilliant shot, reminiscent of the seven-time singles grand slam winner’s glory days on the circuit.
1 hit a brilliant crosscourt backhand past Giorgi to win the third set tiebreak – and the match.
Persons:
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Locations:
Rothesay