VIDEO: Venus stares down, exchanges words with Zahlavova-Strycova after win in Qatar
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Venus Williams advanced to the third round at the Qatar Open on Tuesday, beating Barbora Zahlavova-Strycova 7-5, 3-6, 7-6 (5).
It was a tough match, highlighted by a competitive third set, and it finished with fireworks:
The audio's tough to hear, so here's a transcription:
Weird, contentious exchange at net with Beezus seething in loss.
Venus: "Is that look for something?"
Beezus: "Well done?"
Venus: "Ok, good"
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) February 24, 2015
Venus will face either Agnieszka Radwanska or Flavia Pennetta in the third round.