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When it rains, it pours on Venus Williams’ match point

Williams’ third-round match against Daria Kasatkina held for rain

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    Venus Williams of the U.S reacts as the rain comes down during her women’s singles match against Daria Kasatkina of Russia on day five of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 1, 2016. AP Photo/Tim Ireland
    Rhiannon Walker By @InstantRHIplay

    Venus Williams was ONE – say it with me – ONE point away from moving onto the fourth round at this year’s Wimbledon tournament. What could possibly get in the way of Williams getting match point against Russian Daria Kasatkina?

    A torrential downpour. With nothing but blue skies and not a single cloud in sight.

    As she looked toward the sky in disgust, you could read it on her face as she thought, “Really?! Seriously, right now?”

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    During the break, she kept limber and loose by stretching in the hallway.

    Williams won the first set, 7-5, dropped the second, 4-6, and when the game resumed, took the third set, 10-8, against the 19-year-old.

     

    Rhiannon Walker is an associate editor at The Undefeated. She is a drinker of Sassy Cow Creamery chocolate milk, an owner of an extensive Disney VHS collection, and she might have a heart attack if Frank Ocean doesn't drop his second album.

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