Sun, Jul 06, 2003 - Page 24 News List

Venus to play with an injury in finals

WIMBLEDON Instead of practicing, Venus Williams rested and got treatment on an abdominal muscle that was re-injured during the semifinals on Thursday

AP , WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND

That's when her mother and sisters, including Serena, showed up to calm and encourage her. Suddenly, Serena was in the unusual position of helping a potential opponent reach the final.

Asked whether she thinks Serena will go after her Saturday, Venus said: ``Oh, definitely. If I'm playing an opponent that's injured ... I hope it doesn't become something horrible, but there's nothing I can do about it.

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