Second Hong Kong Open defeat for Venus Williams

Injury-stricken Venus Williams crashed to a second defeat in as many days in Hong Kong yesterday as her preparation for the Australian Open was overshadowed by questions over her fitness

Injury-stricken Venus Williams crashed to a second defeat in as many days in Hong Kong yesterday as her preparation for the Australian Open was overshadowed by questions over her fitness.


Venus Williams

The seven-time Grand Slam winner was seen clutching her stomach as she was dismissed in straight sets by the Chinese ace Li Na in the World Team Challenge yesterday. Williams, 30, had suffered a nagging left knee injury last year.

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