Hantuchova overpowers Venus
TENNIS: Five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams’ preparations for another SW19 title suffered a blow yesterday when she lost 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 to Daniela Hantuchova in the quarter-finals of the AEGON International at Eastbourne. Williams, who has just returned from a lengthy injury absence, is seeded 23 for next week’s grand slam.