French Open 2018: Venus Williams out but Elina Svitolina progresses

27 May 2018 5:06 pm WAT

By David

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams lost to world number 91 Wang Qiang in the first round of the French Open.

Ninth seed Williams, runner-up at Roland Garros in 2002, was beaten 6-4 7-5 by the 26-year-old Chinese player.

World number 91, Wang Qiang, outs Venus Williams from French Open

Williams, 37, who is due to compete in the doubles with sister Serena in Paris, went out when she sent a forehand into the net.

Meanwhile, fourth seed Elina Svitolina beat Ajla Tomljanovic 7-5 6-3.

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