Tennis, US Open, Serena Williams defeats her sister Venus to reach semi-finals

Sep 8, 2015

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Serena Williams reacts after winning a point in her match against Venus Williams in the quarter finals in Arthur Ashe Stadium on day 9 at the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on September 8, 2015. . NYP20150908119 JOHNxANGELILLO
Serena Williams reacts after a point in her match against Venus Williams in the quarter finals in Arthur Ashe Stadium on day 9 at the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on September 8, 2015. . NYP20150908121 JOHNxANGELILLO
Serena Williams reacts after losing a point in her match against Venus Williams in the quarter finals in Arthur Ashe Stadium on day 9 at the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on September 8, 2015. . NYP20150908126 JOHNxANGELILLO
Serena Williams reacts after match point defeating Venus Williams in 3 sets in the quarter finals in Arthur Ashe Stadium on day 9 at the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on September 8, 2015. . NYP20150908127 JOHNxANGELILLO
Serena Williams and Venus Williams meet at the net after Serena wins in straight sets in the quarter finals in Arthur Ashe Stadium on day 9 at the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on September 8, 2015. . NYP20150908128 JOHNxANGELILLO
Serena Williams and Venus Williams meet at the net after Serena wins in 3 sets in the quarter finals in Arthur Ashe Stadium on day 9 at the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on September 8, 2015. . NYP20150908129 JOHNxANGELILLO
Serena Williams waves to fans after match point defeating Venus Williams in 3 sets in the quarter finals in Arthur Ashe Stadium on day 9 at the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on September 8, 2015. . NYP20150908130 JOHNxANGELILLO
Serena Williams returns a ball to Venus Williams in 3 set victory in the quarter finals in Arthur Ashe Stadium on day 9 at the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on September 8, 2015. . NYP20150908132 JOHNxANGELILLO
Serena Williams hits a forehand in her match against Venus Williams in the quarter finals in Arthur Ashe Stadium on day 9 at the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on September 8, 2015. . NYP20150908123 JOHNxANGELILLO
Venus Williams reacts after a point in her 3 sets defeat to Serena Williams in the quarter finals in Arthur Ashe Stadium on day 9 at the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on September 8, 2015. . NYP20150908135 JOHNxANGELILLO
Venus Williams reacts after a point in her 3 sets defeat to Serena Williams in the quarter finals in Arthur Ashe Stadium on day 9 at the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on September 8, 2015. . NYP20150908138 JOHNxANGELILLO
Sept. 8, 2015 - Flushing Meadows, New York, U.S - Serena Williams and sister, Venus Williams(R) congratulate each other after their game on Day Nine of the 2015 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Tuesday September 8, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Serena Williams won. S. Williams vs. V. Williams - ZUMAp124
Sept. 8, 2015 - Flushing Meadows, New York, U.S - Serena Williams during her match on Day Nine of the 2015 US Open with Venus Williams at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Tuesday September 8, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. S. Williams vs. V. Williams - ZUMAp124
Sept. 8, 2015 - Flushing Meadows, New York, U.S - Serena Williams during her match on Day Nine of the 2015 US Open with Venus Williams at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Tuesday September 8, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. S. Williams vs. V. Williams - ZUMAp124
Sept. 8, 2015 - Flushing Meadows, New York, U.S - Serena Williams celebrates her win on Day Nine of the 2015 US Open with Venus Williams at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Tuesday September 8, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. S. Williams vs. V. Williams - ZUMAp124
Sept. 8, 2015 - Flushing Meadows, New York, U.S - Serena Williams during her match on Day Nine of the 2015 US Open with Venus Williams at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Tuesday September 8, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. S. Williams vs. V. Williams - ZUMAp124
Sept. 8, 2015 - Flushing Meadows, New York, U.S - Serena Williams celebrates her win on Day Nine of the 2015 US Open with Venus Williams at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Tuesday September 8, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. S. Williams vs. V. Williams - ZUMAp124
Sept. 8, 2015 - Flushing Meadows, New York, U.S - Serena Williams during her match on Day Nine of the 2015 US Open with Venus Williams at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Tuesday September 8, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. S. Williams vs. V. Williams - ZUMAp124
Sept. 8, 2015 - Flushing Meadows, New York, U.S - Serena Williams during her match on Day Nine of the 2015 US Open with Venus Williams at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Tuesday September 8, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. S. Williams vs. V. Williams - ZUMAp124
Sept. 8, 2015 - Flushing Meadows, New York, U.S - Serena Williams celebrates her win on Day Nine of the 2015 US Open with Venus Williams at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Tuesday September 8, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. S. Williams vs. V. Williams - ZUMAp124
Sept. 8, 2015 - Flushing Meadows, New York, U.S - Serena Williams during her match on Day Nine of the 2015 US Open with Venus Williams at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Tuesday September 8, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. S. Williams vs. V. Williams - ZUMAp124
Sept. 8, 2015 - Flushing Meadows, New York, U.S - Serena Williams and sister, Venus Williams get ready to play on Day Nine of the 2015 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Tuesday September 8, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. S. Williams vs. V. Williams - ZUMAp124
Sept. 8, 2015 - Flushing Meadows, New York, U.S - Serena Williams celebrates her win on Day Nine of the 2015 US Open with Venus Williams at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Tuesday September 8, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. S. Williams vs. V. Williams - ZUMAp124
Sept. 8, 2015 - Flushing Meadows, New York, U.S - Venus Williams during her match on Day Nine of the 2015 US Open with Serena Williams at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Tuesday September 8, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. S. Williams vs. V. Williams - ZUMAp124
Sept. 8, 2015 - Flushing Meadows, New York, U.S - Venus Williams during her match on Day Nine of the 2015 US Open with Serena Williams at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Tuesday September 8, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. S. Williams vs. V. Williams - ZUMAp124
Sept. 8, 2015 - Flushing Meadows, New York, U.S - Venus Williams during her match on Day Nine of the 2015 US Open with Serena Williams at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Tuesday September 8, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. S. Williams vs. V. Williams - ZUMAp124
Sept. 8, 2015 - Flushing Meadows, New York, U.S - Serena Williams during her match on Day Nine of the 2015 US Open with Venus Williams at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Tuesday September 8, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. S. Williams vs. V. Williams - ZUMAp124
Sept. 8, 2015 - Flushing Meadows, New York, U.S - Serena Williams during her match on Day Nine of the 2015 US Open with Venus Williams at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Tuesday September 8, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. S. Williams vs. V. Williams - ZUMAp124
Sept. 8, 2015 - Flushing Meadows, New York, U.S - Serena Williams during her match on Day Nine of the 2015 US Open with Venus Williams at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Tuesday September 8, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. S. Williams vs. V. Williams - ZUMAp124
Sept. 8, 2015 - Flushing Meadows, New York, U.S - Venus Williams during her match on Day Nine of the 2015 US Open with Serena Williams at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Tuesday September 8, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. S. Williams vs. V. Williams - ZUMAp124
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TENNIS - WTA Tennis Damen US Open 2015 NEW YORK CITY,NEW YORK,USA,08.SEP.15 - TENNIS - WTA World Tour, US Open 2015, Grand Slam, Flushing Meadows. Image shows Serena Williams (USA). GEPAxpictures xMatthiasxHauer
TENNIS - WTA Tennis Damen US Open 2015 NEW YORK CITY,NEW YORK,USA,08.SEP.15 - TENNIS - WTA World Tour, US Open 2015, Grand Slam, Flushing Meadows. Image shows Serena Williams (USA). GEPAxpictures xMatthiasxHauer
Serena Williams of the United States hits a return during the women s singles quarter-final match against her sister and compatriot Venus Williams at the 2015 US Open in New York, the United States, on Sept. 8, 2015. Serena Williams won 2-1. ) (SP)US-NEW YORK-TENNIS-US OPEN QinxLang
Serena Williams (L) of the United States hugs her sister and compatriot Venus Williams after their women s singles quarter-final match at the 2015 US Open in New York, the United States, on Sept. 8, 2015. Serena Williams won 2-1. ) (SP)US-NEW YORK-TENNIS-US OPEN QinxLang
Serena Williams of the United States celebrates for victory after the women s singles quarter-final match against her sister and compatriot Venus Williams at the 2015 US Open in New York, the United States, on Sept. 8, 2015. Serena Williams won 2-1. ) (SP)US-NEW YORK-TENNIS-US OPEN QinxLang
Serena Williams of the United States serves during the women s singles quarter-final match against her sister and compatriot Venus Williams at the 2015 US Open in New York, the United States, on Sept. 8, 2015. Serena Williams won 2-1. ) (SP)US-NEW YORK-TENNIS-US OPEN QinxLang
Venus Williams of the United States reacts during the women s singles quarter-final match against her sister and compatriot Serena Williams at the 2015 US Open in New York, the United States, on Sept. 8, 2015. Venus Williams lost 1-2. ) (SP)US-NEW YORK-TENNIS-US OPEN QinxLang
Venus Williams of the United States serves during the women s singles quarter-final match against her sister and compatriot Serena Williams at the 2015 US Open in New York, the United States, on Sept. 8, 2015. Venus Williams lost 1-2. ) (SP)US-NEW YORK-TENNIS-US OPEN QinxLang
Venus Williams of the United States hits a return during the women s singles quarter-final match against her sister and compatriot Serena Williams at the 2015 US Open in New York, the United States, on Sept. 8, 2015. Venus Williams lost 1-2. ) (SP)US-NEW YORK-TENNIS-US OPEN QinxLang
Serena edges Venus in U.S. Open quarterfinal Serena Williams (L) of the United States hugs her sister and compatriot Venus Williams after their match at the U.S. Open in New York on Sept. 8, 2015. Serena won 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 to advance to the semifinals.
Serena edges Venus in U.S. Open quarterfinal Serena Williams of the United States returns the ball to her sister Venus Williams in a U.S. Open quarterfinal in New York on Sept. 8, 2015. Serena won 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 to advance to the semifinals.

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Serena Williams reacts after winning a point in her match against Venus Williams in the quarter finals in Arthur Ashe Stadium on day 9 at the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on September 8, 2015. . NYP20150908119 JOHNxANGELILLO

Serena Williams reacts after a point in her match against Venus Williams in the quarter finals in Arthur Ashe Stadium on day 9 at the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on September 8, 2015. . NYP20150908121 JOHNxANGELILLO

Serena Williams reacts after losing a point in her match against Venus Williams in the quarter finals in Arthur Ashe Stadium on day 9 at the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on September 8, 2015. . NYP20150908126 JOHNxANGELILLO

Serena Williams reacts after match point defeating Venus Williams in 3 sets in the quarter finals in Arthur Ashe Stadium on day 9 at the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on September 8, 2015. . NYP20150908127 JOHNxANGELILLO

Serena Williams and Venus Williams meet at the net after Serena wins in straight sets in the quarter finals in Arthur Ashe Stadium on day 9 at the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on September 8, 2015. . NYP20150908128 JOHNxANGELILLO

Serena Williams and Venus Williams meet at the net after Serena wins in 3 sets in the quarter finals in Arthur Ashe Stadium on day 9 at the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on September 8, 2015. . NYP20150908129 JOHNxANGELILLO

Serena Williams waves to fans after match point defeating Venus Williams in 3 sets in the quarter finals in Arthur Ashe Stadium on day 9 at the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on September 8, 2015. . NYP20150908130 JOHNxANGELILLO

Serena Williams returns a ball to Venus Williams in 3 set victory in the quarter finals in Arthur Ashe Stadium on day 9 at the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on September 8, 2015. . NYP20150908132 JOHNxANGELILLO

Serena Williams hits a forehand in her match against Venus Williams in the quarter finals in Arthur Ashe Stadium on day 9 at the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on September 8, 2015. . NYP20150908123 JOHNxANGELILLO

Venus Williams reacts after a point in her 3 sets defeat to Serena Williams in the quarter finals in Arthur Ashe Stadium on day 9 at the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on September 8, 2015. . NYP20150908135 JOHNxANGELILLO

Venus Williams reacts after a point in her 3 sets defeat to Serena Williams in the quarter finals in Arthur Ashe Stadium on day 9 at the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on September 8, 2015. . NYP20150908138 JOHNxANGELILLO

TENNIS - WTA Tennis Damen US Open 2015 NEW YORK CITY,NEW YORK,USA,08.SEP.15 - TENNIS - WTA World Tour, US Open 2015, Grand Slam, Flushing Meadows. Image shows Serena Williams (USA). GEPAxpictures xMatthiasxHauer

TENNIS - WTA Tennis Damen US Open 2015 NEW YORK CITY,NEW YORK,USA,08.SEP.15 - TENNIS - WTA World Tour, US Open 2015, Grand Slam, Flushing Meadows. Image shows Serena Williams (USA). GEPAxpictures xMatthiasxHauer

TENNIS - WTA Tennis Damen US Open 2015 NEW YORK CITY,NEW YORK,USA,08.SEP.15 - TENNIS - WTA World Tour, US Open 2015, Grand Slam, Flushing Meadows. Image shows Serena Williams (USA). GEPAxpictures xMatthiasxHauer

Serena Williams of the United States hits a return during the women s singles quarter-final match against her sister and compatriot Venus Williams at the 2015 US Open in New York, the United States, on Sept. 8, 2015. Serena Williams won 2-1. ) (SP)US-NEW YORK-TENNIS-US OPEN QinxLang

Serena Williams (L) of the United States hugs her sister and compatriot Venus Williams after their women s singles quarter-final match at the 2015 US Open in New York, the United States, on Sept. 8, 2015. Serena Williams won 2-1. ) (SP)US-NEW YORK-TENNIS-US OPEN QinxLang

Serena Williams of the United States celebrates for victory after the women s singles quarter-final match against her sister and compatriot Venus Williams at the 2015 US Open in New York, the United States, on Sept. 8, 2015. Serena Williams won 2-1. ) (SP)US-NEW YORK-TENNIS-US OPEN QinxLang

Serena Williams of the United States serves during the women s singles quarter-final match against her sister and compatriot Venus Williams at the 2015 US Open in New York, the United States, on Sept. 8, 2015. Serena Williams won 2-1. ) (SP)US-NEW YORK-TENNIS-US OPEN QinxLang

Venus Williams of the United States reacts during the women s singles quarter-final match against her sister and compatriot Serena Williams at the 2015 US Open in New York, the United States, on Sept. 8, 2015. Venus Williams lost 1-2. ) (SP)US-NEW YORK-TENNIS-US OPEN QinxLang

Venus Williams of the United States serves during the women s singles quarter-final match against her sister and compatriot Serena Williams at the 2015 US Open in New York, the United States, on Sept. 8, 2015. Venus Williams lost 1-2. ) (SP)US-NEW YORK-TENNIS-US OPEN QinxLang

Venus Williams of the United States hits a return during the women s singles quarter-final match against her sister and compatriot Serena Williams at the 2015 US Open in New York, the United States, on Sept. 8, 2015. Venus Williams lost 1-2. ) (SP)US-NEW YORK-TENNIS-US OPEN QinxLang

Serena edges Venus in U.S. Open quarterfinal Serena Williams (L) of the United States hugs her sister and compatriot Venus Williams after their match at the U.S. Open in New York on Sept. 8, 2015. Serena won 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 to advance to the semifinals.

Serena edges Venus in U.S. Open quarterfinal Serena Williams of the United States returns the ball to her sister Venus Williams in a U.S. Open quarterfinal in New York on Sept. 8, 2015. Serena won 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 to advance to the semifinals.