NEW YORK (AFP) – Venus Williams battled into the second round of the US Open on Tuesday, grabbing a slice of Grand Slam history along the way with her 72nd main draw appearance in a major.On the same day that younger sister Serena was due to launch her bid for a record seventh US Open title — and a record-setting 23rd Grand Slam crown — the elder Williams broke the Open Era mark she had shared with Amy Frazier for most Grand Slams contested.The 36-year-old Venus, enjoying something of a resurgence in a 2016 season that includes a WTA title …read more
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