Jankovic claims Venus scalp

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.

The in-form Jankovic, seeded four, outlasted the American and claimed a 6-4 4-6 6-1 victory on Philippe Chatrier court.

The Serbian has tournament triumphs in Auckland, Charleston and Rome under her belt already this season, and she will have to be taken seriously at Roland Garros this year.