Montreal: Venus Williams booked her spot in the Montreal WTA final by rallying to take a three-set win over sister Serena yesterday in their 25th career meeting.


Serena Williams (left) reacts after losing a point against sister Venus (right) in the semi-finals of the Montreal WTA event yesterday. Pics/AFP 

Seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus, two years elder to 32-year-old Serena , benefited from her younger sister's nine double faults en route to a 6-7 (2-7), 6-2, 6-3 win at the $2.5 million hardcourt event Venus posted her first win over top seed and defending champion Serena since another three-set victory five years ago in Dubai. "Serena is at her top level.