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Australian Open: Venus Williams beats Coco Vandeweghe to reach first final since 2003

Venus Williams has reached her first Australian Open final since 2003 in a come-from-behind win over compatriot Coco Vandeweghe.

Williams went down to a tie-break in the first set but fought back with a vengeance to take out the match 6-7 (7/3), 6-2, 6-3.

It keeps the possibility of a dream final in the women’s draw alive, with sister Serena Williams taking on Mirjana Lucic-Baroni in the second semi-final.

More to come.

This post originally appeared on ABC News.


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