Magdalena Frech Honours Venus Williams After Washington Open, Says ‘She’s Like A God’

Magdalena Frech honours Venus Williams after Washington Open, says ‘She’s like a god’ (Image Source: IANS)

Pole Magdalena Frech: World number 24 Pole Magdalena Frech said Venus Williams is like a god after topping the former world No. 1 in the second round of the Washington Open.

With her first-round win over fellow American Peyton Stearns on Tuesday, Williams became the oldest player to win a WTA Tour match since 2004. But it was a different story against Frech, who defeated the former world No.1 in straight sets 6-2, 6-2. This loss came a day after Williams and Hailey Baptiste lost in the second round of the event doubles, where Taylor Townsend and Zhang Shuai edged them in a match-deciding tiebreak -- closing the book on Williams' first competitive action in more than a year.

While No. 25 Stearns gave Williams free points off of unforced errors, she made 41 total in Williams' 6-3, 6-4 win, She made 10 unforced errors in the match, to nine winners; Williams made 32 miscues and double faulted five times, as per WTA

"She's a super star, she's like a god here, so it was very emotional for me to handle this match. I can't even imagine myself in 17 years still on the court -- no chance! It was really a great match and a great honor to play her. I won a lot of points from the first serve, and I really tried to move her on the could -- play different directions all the time, some drop shots, slice. I think I played well from the tactical side, and I'm really happy I'm in the quarterfinals," Frech said.

While No. 25 Stearns gave Williams free points off of unforced errors, she made 41 total in Williams' 6-3, 6-4 win, She made 10 unforced errors in the match, to nine winners; Williams made 32 miscues and double faulted five times, as per WTA

A seven-time grand slam winner - two US Open titles and five Wimbledon championships - Williams will make her return to the WTA 1000 Cincinnati Open next. She's been given a wild card to the main draw.

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