Venus overcomes Johansson to even Hopman Cup for US against France

The Associated Press

PERTH, Australia - Venus Williams came from a set and 4-1 down to overcome Mathilde Johansson of France 3-6, 7-5, 6-4 at the Hopman Cup and even the United States-France match at 1-all on Tuesday.

Earlier, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga defeated American John Isner 6-3, 6-2 in 55 minutes.

The mixed doubles follows to decide the winner of the tie.