Venus Williams books place in Wimbledon semi-finals by beating Yaroslava Shvedova

Venus Williams books place in Wimbledon semi-finals by beating Yaroslava Shvedova

•     Venus Williams overcame Yaroslava Shvedova 7-6 6-2 on Court One

•     Williams has stormed into the semi-finals of Wimbledon on Tuesday

•     It means she'll line up in Grand Slam semi-final for first time since 2010

By Riath Al-Samarrai for MailOnline 

Venus Williams has stormed into the semi-finals of Wimbledon after crushing Yaroslava Shvedova in straight sets.

The 36-year-old offered glimpses of her former glories as she beat the world No 96 7-6 6-2.

It means Williams will line up in a Grand Slam semi-final for the first time since 2010 as she challenges for her sixth title at here.

 Venus Williams has stormed into Wimbledon semi-finals after crushing Yaroslava Shvedova in straight sets

 The legendary American waves from her chair following her straight sets victory on Tuesday afternoon

 Five-time Wimbledon champion has not made last four at a major tournament since the US Open six years ago
Her charge through the draw marks a stunning return to top-level contention for the American, who won five straight points to take the opening tie-break before dominating the second set.

She broke twice to open a 5-1 lead and served out for 6-2 after an hour and 43 minutes on Court One.

'If you are Serena Williams, this happens a lot - but as Venus Williams, this is an awesome day,' she said referring to her sister, the world No 1, who was playing later on Tuesday.

 World No 96 Shvedova struggled against the American and was beaten 7-6 6-2 on Court One on Tuesday

 The pair shake hands following the American tennis star's Wimbledon victory on Court One

Williams, who turned 36 last month, is the oldest woman competing at the All England Club