They’re two of the biggest tennis stars in the world.
So it comes as no surprise that Venus Williams, 34, and Camila Giorgi, 23, both brought their A-game on Saturday
Out for blood: Venus Williams, 34, put on her game face on Saturday as she played against Camila Giorgi, 23, during their third round match of the Australian Open in Melbourne
Venus looked like she was out for blood as she produced a compelling match against Camila.
The American tennis player whipped her racquet back and forth, putting some force in her swing.
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At one point, she even clenched her teeth, clearly caught up in the moment and eager to win.
The former world number one still managed to look stylish while working up a sweat, stepping out in a white and blue ensemble with Nike sneakers.
She also sported a polished grey manicure, along with a sun hat and dainty silver necklace.
In the moment: Italian player Camila was equally as aggressive, proving her status as a tennis star
Putting up a fight: Venus still managed to look stylish while working up a sweat, stepping out in a white and blue ensemble with Nike sneakers
Putting up a fight: Venus still managed to look stylish while working up a sweat, stepping out in a white and blue ensemble with Nike sneakers
Standing out: The former world number one also sported a polished grey manicure, along with a sun hat and dainty silver necklace
Italian sportswoman Camila showed off her tan as she twisted her body across the court.
She donned a paisley patterned dress, complete with a blue collar.
Not willing to give up without a fight, the tennis player tried her hardest to defeat Venus, who has been playing since she was a child.
Making that hit: She jumped across the court, eager to please the crowd and win the match
Hard work: Camila also twisted her body while reaching for the ball, showing off her toned arms in the process
Hard work: Camila also twisted her body while reaching for the ball, showing off her toned arms in the process
Tanned: The sportswoman stepped out in a paisley patterned ensemble, complete with blue collar
And it looks like Venus’ experience paid off, as the talent fought back for a hard-fought 4-6, 7-6 (7-3), 6-1 victory in two hours and 26 minutes.
Wimbledon 2011 was the last time Williams reached the fourth round of one of the four major tournaments but now, after being hampered by illness and injury in recent years, she has a shot at reaching the quarter-finals when she takes on sixth seed Agnieszka Radwanska on Monday.
Williams, the No 18 seed, said: ‘That feels fantastic especially when things happen in your life which are out of your control.
Not missing a beat: She seemed focused, keeping her eyes on the little green ball at all times
Great game: Not willing to give up without a fight, the tennis player tried her hardest to defeat Venus, who has been playing since she was a child
‘It feels awesome out here to get another win. This old cat has a few tricks left.’
Williams said of her opponent Camila: ‘She played amazing, she did nothing wrong, she played so aggressive.
‘I just kept thinking I’ll have some chances at some point. I felt like finally in the second set I started to understand how to compete against her.’
Winner: But it looks like Venus’ experience paid off, as the talent fought back for a hard-fought 4-6, 7-6 (7-3), 6-1 victory in two hours and 26 minutes
Victory: Clearly pleased, the American talent threw her hands in the air and produced a bright smile
Done and dusted: Williams said of her opponent Camila: ‘She played amazing, she did nothing wrong, she played so aggressive’
