Venus Williams eases into quarterfinals of Hong Kong Open
HONG KONG (AP) — Venus Williams brushed aside Wang Yafan of China 6-0, 6-2 Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Hong Kong Open.
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HONG KONG (AP) — Venus Williams brushed aside Wang Yafan of China 6-0, 6-2 Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Hong Kong Open.
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