Venus is Challenged by Peers in Semifinal

Venus Williams’s opportunity to defend her title at Dubai Tennis Championships becomes greater after she is qualified for the semifinals. Venus in the next round will be challenged by Shahar Peer.

Venus had worked hard in the match versus Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. The United States tennis player eventually stopped the resistance of this young Russian tennis player with a score of 6-3 and 6-4.

“I had to play my best game to deal with her because she played very well. She was very aggressive and she has hard hits,” said Venus as reported by USA Today.

Meanwhile, in the semifinals, Venus has been awaited by Peer. Israeli tennis player was away with his opponent, Li Na, can not continue the game because of back injury while leading the Peer 7-5, 3-0.

For this Peer eliminate the chance of disappointment after last year are not allowed to play in this tournament. Peers rejected by Visa United Arab Emirates for security reasons.

WTA finally gave sanction to the organizers of this tournament with a large fine. While Peer was optimistic enough to play well during this tournament.

“I have overcome a lot of good players. This is very good and I am happy with my game. I think I played very well and it all along. I wish I could continue,” said Peer.

In the other semifinal will meet Victoria Azarenka Agnieska Radwanska. Azarenka drove after overcoming Vera Zvonareva 6-1 6-3, while Radwanska 3-6 6-4 6-3 win over Regina Kulikova.