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Venus Williams breezes past Anett Kontaveit into quarter-finals
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Published 06/09/2015 at 16:50 GMT+1
Venus Williams has set up a match with her sister Serena in the quarter-finals after beating Anett Kontaveit.
Venus Williams of the U.S. celebrates after defeating Anett Kontaveit of Estonia during their fourth round match at the U.S. Open Championships tennis tournament in New York, September 6, 2015. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
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The American beat stolled past Kontaveit in a 6-2 6-1 victory and could deprive her sister the Serena Slam – winning all four majors in the same year – in the next round.
Kontaveit had started well at Arthur Ashe Stadium, holding her first service, but a succession of unforced errors in the fourth game allowed Williams go 3-1 up.
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Anett Kontaveit of Estonia hits to Venus Williams of USA on day seven of the 2015 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
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The Estonian looked to be forcing her American opponent to serve out for the set, but a backhand winner from the two-time champion helped Williams to take the set 6-2.
In her on-court interview, Venus was asked about her rivalry with Serena.
"It's been awesome," said Venus, the No. 23 seed. "I'm so proud of Serena, and I think she's proud of me. We inspire each other."
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