Mar 27, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Venus Williams of the United States hits a backhand against Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia (not pictured) on day seven of the 2017 Miami Open at Crandon Park Tennis Center. Williams won 6-3, 7-6(4). Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
(Reuters) - Venus Williams had every reason to smile on Monday as she defeated Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-3 7-6(4) to advance to the quarter-finals at the Miami Open.
Williams, who will next play Angelique Kerber after the top seed cruised by Japanese qualifier Risa Ozaki 6-2 6-2, is a three-time champion in Miami and first played in the tournament as a 16-year-old.
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