MELBOURNE – Olga Danilovic beat Venus Williams 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4 on the Australian Open on Sunday after the Serbian fought again from 4-0 down within the deciding set to knock the American veteran out of the match within the first spherical.
Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam champion who returned to tennis final season after a 16-month break, acquired a wildcard to turn into the oldest lady ever to compete within the singles major draw on her return to the match after 5 years.
The 45-year-old fed off the gang early on, racing to a 2-0 lead earlier than Danilovic recovered and broke again to degree the set.
The American produced flashes of her trademark brilliance however, after lacking an early set level, was pushed right into a tiebreak, which she received on her fourth set level with a decisive forehand winner.
Olga Danilovic responded emphatically, storming via the second set in simply half-hour to pressure a decider.
Williams surged 4-0 forward within the remaining set, however Olga Danilovic fought again, leveling the set and edging a marathon ninth recreation with eight deuces. Serving for the match at 5-4, the Serbian closed it out as Williams despatched a forehand vast.
