Muguruza to meet Venus in Wuhan final

Venus Williams of the U.S. hits a return to Johanna Konta of Britain during their women's singles quarterfinal match at the Wuhan Open tennis tournament, Hubei province, October 1, 2015. REUTERS/China Daily

(Reuters) - Former world number one Venus Williams salvaged a small bit of family pride when she fought back from a set down to see off Italy's Roberto Vinci 5-7 6-2 7-6(4)and reach the final of the Wuhan Open on Friday.

The 35-year-old American, winner of seven grand slam singles titles, will face Wimbledon finalist Garbine Muguruza after the Spaniard knocked out Germany's Angelique Kerber 6-4 7-6(5).