Venus Williams advances at Olympics

July 31, 2012 08:58 pm | Updated 09:48 pm IST - WIMBLEDON

Venus Williams of the United States screams during her match against Aleksandra Wozniak of Canada at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, London at the 2012 Summer Olympics, on July 31, 2012.

Venus Williams of the United States screams during her match against Aleksandra Wozniak of Canada at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, London at the 2012 Summer Olympics, on July 31, 2012.

Venus Williams defeated Aleksandra Wozniak of Canada, 6—1, 6—3 in the second round of the Olympics at Wimbledon on Tuesday.

The American won gold in singles in 2000, as well as two gold medals in doubles with sister Serena in 2000 and 2008.

Venus Williams next plays seventh-seeded Angelique Kerber of Germany. Williams beat Sara Errani of Italy in the first round.

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