Venus Williams celebrates after beating Yaroslava Shvedova at Wimbledon. Photo / AP
The renaissance of Venus Williams is the story of Wimbledon.
Arguably the most recognisable athlete in women's sport, the 36-year-old is through to her first Wimbledon semifinal in seven years, having won the title at the All England Club five times.
She is unquestionably the sentimental favourite for the title
and if she can pull off that incredible feat, it will go down as good as any sporting achievement this year.
Williams is remarkable both on and off the court, having battled the auto-immune disease Sjogrens Syndrome for the past five years, which leaves her devoid of energy and unable to get out of bed some days.
Sure her form since being diagnosed with the disease in 2011 has wavered at times, but she's never stopped fighting and, as she says, it has made her stronger.
