Ana Ivanovic remained on course for a potential showdown with Venus Williams with another easy victory at the US Open in New York.

Justine Henin, the world number one who has never won Wimbledon, and Serena Williams who is looking to match her sister Venus’ three of All England Club crowns, are set to lead the parade of Championship contenders in the second round today.

JELENA JANKOVIC’S credentials as a dark horse for the French Open title were further enhanced as she won a high-quality third-round clash against Venus Williams yesterday.

Venus Williams believes she is still “a step ahead” of the rest when on top form as she prepares to face defending Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova in today’s semi-final.

Venus Williams will be seeded number three at the Australian Open later this month, despite not having played a competitive match for six months.

Serena Williams overcame her injured older sister and the weight of history to retain her Wimbledon title on Centre Court today.

Top seed and world number one Serena Williams produced a brutal display of tennis to beat sister Venus 6-4 6-3 in the US Open women’s final.

Serena Williams today claimed her first Wimbledon title by defeating elder sister and defending champion Venus in the final on Centre Court.

French Open, Roland Garros, Paris

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