Venus Williams beats Misaki Doi to win Taiwan Open

It was the first time top-seed Williams, 35, had faced off against Doi, who was vying for her second title after winning the 2015 Luxembourg Open.

“The American, who%A//www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/35349626” exited the Australian Open at the first-round stage in January, did not drop a set during the tournament in Kaohsiung.

It was Yulia Putintseva’s double fault followed by mishit forehand that presented a break point to Venus Williams. “She has so much energy”, said Williams, the world number 12, according to the WTA website.

Williams’s 49 career titles, including seven grand slam singles championships, leave her seventh on the all time list as she closes in on Monica Seles (53) and Lindsay Davenport (55). “But to be in the final you have to play well, so I’m sure to expect the best tennis from her”.

Her opponent too, seeded number two, did not lose a set until the final, ranged against the veteran American player.

The Sunday’s clash between Venus Williams and Misaki Doi will be first ever match between two opponents.

“I’ve never played her before”, Williams said.

The second-seeded Doi dissected Su-Wei Hsieh, 6-0, 6-2, in 54 minutes.