Venus Williams Defeats World No. 1 Angelique Kerber 7-5, 6-3 to reach Miami Open Semifinal


Venus Williams Defeats World No. 1 Angelique Kerber 7-5, 6-3 to reach Miami Open Semifinal

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) — Venus Williams moved a step closer to her first Key Biscayne title since 2001 when she beat top-ranked Angelique Kerber 7-5, 6-3 Wednesday night in the quarterfinals of the Miami Open.

It was Williams’ 15th career win against a No. 1 player, but her first since 2014. Seeded No. 11, she’s into the tournament’s semifinals for the first time in seven years.





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Williams’ opponent Thursday night will be No. 10 Johanna Konta, who became the first British woman to reach a semifinal in the tournament by beating No. 3 Simona Halep 3-6, 7-6 (7), 6-2.


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The 36-year-old Williams, who hasn’t lost a set in her four matches, took charge when Kerber double-faulted on the final two points of the opening set.


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