Venus downs sister Serena to reach quarters

Wimbledon champion Venus Williams got the better of her sister Serena at the U.S. Open on Sunday, beating her 7-6 6-2 to reach the quarter-finals. "It was tough," Venus said. "I don't think Serena had her best day, but I suppose that's when it's best to have a chance to beat her." Like so many of their previous meetings, the much-anticipated clash between the two most dominant female players of their generation was something of an anti-climax. Read More. [AFP/Timothy A. Clary]