Wimbledon - Venus into the semi-finals of a slam for the first time since 2010

[malaise]

Look at that lovely smile - she can't quite believe it.

[writes3000]

1. Since 2009! So wonderful to see!

That smile was so big and so genuine. Fantastic!

[malaise]

2. Wimbledon was 2009 and she reached the final

US Open was 2010 Semi-final

Yep - she was genuinely happy - we could have a sisters' final if all goes well.

[writes3000]

6. You're correct. It's her first Wimbledon semi-final since 2009. Great for her!

,

[malaise]

7. Serena takes the first set

Talk about imposing from 4-4

[writes3000]

10. Love to see her take it in two sets!

[malaise]

11. I hope they both pull out of doubles today

they need the day off

Too many double faults today - and they are so rare

[Are_grits_groceries]

3. Loved it! nt

[malaise]

4. I know you did

[malaise]

16. Our girls are both in the semis

[cwydro]

5. Venus has always been my favorite!

Thrilled that she's still in.

[bigwillq]

8. Woo Hoo!

[ProfessorGAC]

9. After The Health Issues. . .

. . .couldn't happen to someone that would make me more happy for her.

Really good on Venus!

[malaise]

14. She's such a calm cool lady

Hard not to love her

[spanone]

12. go Venus!!!!!

[malaise]

13. Go Serena as well

about to serve for the match 5-4

[spanone]

15. absolutely!!!!!!

[malaise]

17. Can we dare to imagine an all Williams final on Saturday

again?

[RockaFowler]

18. Looks good right now

Both are through to the Semi's!!!

[n2doc]

20. Let it be!

An all Williams final always drives the haters nuts!

[malaise]

21. Would be so much fun watching the Brexit

supporters

[n2doc]

22. Oh well, one of 2 ain't bad.

Going to be an excellent finals, no matter what.

[malaise]

23. Yes indeed

:fistbunp:

[malaise]

19. Looks like Cibulkova can make her Saturday wedding :-)

http://www.news.com.au/sport/tennis/why-wimbledon-quarterfinalist-dominika-cibulkova-may-postpone-her-wedding/news-story/99481823f77bcb43167e46518ab56cea