Venus secures semi berth
Venus Williams.
Venus Williams swept into the semi-finals of Wimbledon with a 6-4 6-3 victory over Tamarine Tanasugarn on Court One.
The defending champion was not at her best but managed to overpower her diminutive opponent, who showed plenty of courage but was let down by a feeble serve.
Williams at times looked every inch the favourite to retain her crown but made enough errors to suggest she could yet be vulnerable.
Williams broke twice in both sets, having enjoyed break points in all bar three of Tanasugarn's 10 service games.