Mar 24, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Venus Williams of the United States hits a backhand against Beatriz Haddad-Maia of Brazil (not pictured) on day four of the 2017 Miami Open at Brandon Park Tennis Center. Williams won 6-4, 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
(Reuters) - Venus Williams overcame windy weather and an unfamiliar opponent in Brazilian Beatriz Haddad Maia to reach the third round of the Miami Open on Friday.
After rain delays pushed her match well into the night, three-time champion Williams moved past her 20-year-old challenger 6-4 6-3.
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