Rising American teenager Madison Keys struck a blow for generation next when she defeated childhood idol Venus Williams yesterday to make the Australian Open semi-finals
Madison Keys
Melbourne: Rising American teenager Madison Keys struck a blow for generation next when she defeated childhood idol Venus Williams yesterday to make the Australian Open semi-finals.
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The unseeded 19-year-old overcame an injury scare to down the 18th seed in a 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 rollercoaster to set up a final four clash with the rampant top seed Serena Williams, out to avenge her sister's loss.
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"The moment's definitely sweeter being able to play Venus," Keys said after defeating the 34-year-old seven-time Grand Slam winner she grew up watching.
However, Keys feared the win would never happen when a thigh injury that ended her Wimbledon campaign last year flared up in the second set, forcing a lengthy medical time out. "It was kind of an overwhelming moment. It was kind of scary," the World No 35 said.
"Luckily I was able to catch it before I did any real damage. Luckily the painkillers and adrenaline in the end kind of helped me get through it."
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