Result: Venus Williams overcomes Daria Kasatkina in rain-delayed Wimbledon clash

Venus Williams in action at the French Open on May 28, 2016
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Venus Williams reaches the fourth round of Wimbledon following an eventful and thrice-delayed 7-5 4-6 10-8 win over Russian teenager Daria Kasatkina.

Venus Williams has reached the fourth round of Wimbledon following an eventful 7-5 4-6 10-8 win over teenager Daria Kasatkina.

Rain interrupted proceedings three times as the five-time champion faced an opponent 17 years her junior in the third round.

The final interruption came as Williams had match point on the Kasatkina serve at 7-6 in the deciding set, and after a break of 72 minutes the Russian 29th seed impressively won three straight points to take the match further.

Ultimately it was the 36-year-old veteran, seeded eighth at this year's Championships, who progressed after two hours and 41 minutes on court.

Russia's Maria Sharapova reacts after a point against US player Serena Williams during their women's semi-final match on day ten of the 2015 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 9, 2015
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