Serena 7-5, 6-4. Serena ended the set three points later with a 100 mph ace that curled like the tail of a Q. FILE - In this July 6, 2002, file photo, Venus Williams stretches for a shot from her sister Serena during the women's singles final on the Centre Court at … The Williams sisters have dominated Wimbledon for two decades. The . ["H"]=> ABOUT THE BOOK Venus and Serena Williams took the world by storm when they burst onto the tennis scene in the 1990s. In 1998 the siblings won their first title together in Oklahoma City, the third sister pair to do so. “I wanted to become a member of so much prestige, so much history. Venus was running down balls. “I noticed it. Venus snaps a photo of Serena and their mother at the Wimbledon Champions Dinner. “It was really fun,” Serena said. And now there’s little doubt that Serena is No. 4 Angelique Kerber, the Australian . ["w"]=> This was the sisters' first meeting at a major since the 2009 Wimbledon final, which was won by Serena. ["s"]=> It was the only time Saturday that there was any need to coach Serena — now No. LONDON (AP) — Venus Williams ' deepest Grand Slam run in a half-dozen years ended one victory short of what would have been yet . ["G"]=> string(1) "K" [4] Venus Williams, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2. Venus was running down balls. Venus sat down, letting Serena soak in the spotlight and standing ovation. ["Q"]=> ["j"]=> string(1) "c" Serena Williams vs Venus Williams all matches, with stats on their H2H rivalry. Traces the lives and athletic careers of the two sisters who are both champion tennis players whose skills on the court, sense of style, and strong opinions have changed the sport. EDITOR’S NOTE — Tennis history is filled with wonderful rivalries, and so many are remembered because of matchups in Wimbledon finals. Venus got to the ball and responded with a drop shot that Serena whipped for a backhand passing winner down the line. While if we talk about Venus Williams, she last won her grand slam in the year 2008. ["R"]=> The following story, about their first title match there, was sent July 6, 2002. Serena pumped her fist; Venus raked the grass with her racket. 8 Venus vs. No. 1998 Rome Masters Quarterfinals: Venus def. Found inside – Page 10It's also the first time that two •^ Tennis sensation Venus Williams holds the Women's Singles trophy on the Centre Court at Wimbledon in England. Williams won the final 6-3, 7-6 (7-3), after defeating champion Lindsay Davenport. Except rather than a fifth Williams vs. Williams final at Wimbledon, and ninth at a major, it will be Serena vs. Kerber. string(1) "V" Venus is a five-time champion at the grass-court tournament, but she hadn't made it . After Venus won the 2001 US Open in their first Grand Slam final matchup, Serena defeated her older sister in five consecutive finals (2002 French Open, 2002 Wimbledon, 2002 US Open, 2003 . Shaun Botterill/Getty Images If Venus escapes Kerber, the reigning Australian Open champ, a Centre Court reunion . [1]=> 2:01:53. The final match of the 2001 U.S. Open featuring tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams was groundbreaking. string(1) "W" They met in the U.S. Open final last September (Venus won despite only seven winners), and in the French Open final last month (combining for 101 unforced errors in Serena’s victory). Found inside – Page 21At the 2012 Wimbledon tournament, Serena recorded twenty-four aces in one match and twenty-three in another. During the 2012 Wimbledon final against the Polish star Agnieszka Radwa ́nska, Serena won a service game by recording four ... For the second year in a row, the Wimbledon final was an all-Williams affair. ["W"]=> Venus was trying to become the first woman since Steffi Graf in 1991-93 to win Wimbledon . Wimbledon men's final preview: Novak Djokovic vs. Matteo Berrettini . ["T"]=> string(1) "Q" Wimbledon: Serena vs Venus Williams' 2002 final. WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — At the trophy ceremony following the first one-family final at Wimbledon in 118 years, Venus Williams leaned over to younger sister … 28 David Nalbandian for the men’s title. By reaching the final, Venus and Serena assured themselves of moving up to first and second in the world rankings, respectively. string(1) "G" And their other five Grand Slam singles awards. [3]=> For the second year in a row, the Wimbledon final was an all-Williams affair. 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The 36-year-old Venus was the oldest Slam semifinalist since Martina Navratilova was 37 at Wimbledon in 1994. “At least I know that sometimes,” Venus said, “I can look at the trophy.”, FILE - In this July 6, 2002, file photo, Venus Williams stretches for a shot from her sister Serena during the women's singles final on the Centre Court at Wimbledon. ["D"]=> “It’s not fun losing, no matter who you lose to. Serena won the match 7-6 (7 . Serena 7-6(4), 6-1. The 2002 final is the last US Open singles final that Venus has reached. This year will be the last season in which Middle Sunday will be played, which will be no more from next year. ["t"]=> Also, with five titles at Wimbledon and back-to-back US Open championships, she would become the 15th woman in the Open era to win three of the four majors at least once. It might not have been an all-time classic, but the play was downright impressive. Read the fascinating and inspiring story of how the Williams family has shaken up the often stodgy world of professional tennis. Found inside2009 Wimbledon – After a year falling to Venus in the final of Wimbledon, she got revenge. This was the last time Venus and Serena met in a Grand Slam final. 2010 Australian Open – She held off her competitor, Justine Henin,and had a ... Settling Grand Slam titles is nothing new to Venus and Serena. string(1) "2" Browse more videos. She stretched it during the last changeover and after the match. string(1) "7" It came down to two key statistics. She’s well on her way, with three major titles — she captured the family’s first at the 1999 U.S. Open. After two years of absence, Wimbledon, the most famous tennis tournament in the world is back, on the lawns of the All England Club, in London. Photos: U.S. Open 2015: Serena vs. Venus PHOTO: Gary M. Prior/Getty Images North America/Getty Images string(1) "R" Debating best-of-three sets vs. best-of-five By Steve Tignor May 21, 2021. string(1) "N" It’s unlikely any woman — other than the other Williams — would have tracked down some of the shots hit in their singles matchup Saturday. string(1) "Z" string(1) "g" Found inside – Page 45THE JOURNEY TO number one In June 2002 Serena beat Venus at the French Open , her first Grand Slam win in three years . A few weeks later , on 8 July , Serena faced Venus in the Wimbledon final . She knew it was now or never . Australian Open Final Preview: Serena Williams vs. Venus Williams By Steve Tignor Jan 26, 2017. . “We were really serving and returning. FILE - In this July 6, 2002, file photo, Venus Williams stretches for a shot from her sister Serena … It was the only time Saturday that there was any need to coach Serena — now No. ["c"]=> ["O"]=> “If I’m a competitor, I’m going to have to notice it. She’s well on her way, with three major titles — she captured the family’s first at the 1999 U.S. Open. ["I"]=> Serena Williams and Venus Williams Best Moments at the Wimbledon Championship. But she may have to go through another woman who has beaten her in a couple of major finals, Angelique Kerber. The … string(1) "T" 1 Lleyton Hewitt will face No. The Wimbledon final of 2003 would be the last Grand Slam final between the two for the next five years. WIMBLEDON, England — At the trophy ceremony following the first one-family final at Wimbledon in 118 years, Venus Williams leaned over to younger sister Serena … Just one month after the French Open final, Serena and Venus met again at the 2002 Wimbledon final. "You have to . ["n"]=> 1998 Australian Open Round of 64: Venus def. In the finals, she defeated her sister Venus Williams 6-4, 6-4. A Williams has won seven of the past 12 Grand Slam tournaments. It’s unlikely any woman — other than the other Williams — would have tracked down some of the shots hit in their singles matchup Saturday. The American top seeds triumphed in one hour 13 minutes to become only the third women's pairing. ["E"]=> 2009 Wimbledon: Serena wins in the final. ["y"]=> The German beat Serena to claim her first Grand Slam title in Melbourne and could even finish Wimbledon as the world No. Black and White is the extraordinary story of that journey and the indomitable spirit that made it all possible. It was a good match to watch.”. ["X"]=> Venus vs. Serena is the Wimbledon final many want to see but there are some big obstacles to clear first for the Williams sisters. 1 in the world and her own home. Venus had already reached a Grand Slam final two years previously at the US Open, while although Serena had yet to win a singles major, she had won the mixed doubles at Wimbledon and the US Open with Max Mirnyi.. "I was steps away from making it to the end," Venus said. If there’s a weakness, someone’s going to have to be attacked.”. string(1) "j" She didn’t drop a set at Wimbledon, has won a tour-best 19 straight matches, and is 36-3 in 2002 with five titles. One memorable head-to-head rivalry is a sibling rivalry: Serena Williams vs. Venus Williams. ["v"]=> Plus, she’s beaten her sister three times in a row to pull within 5-4 in their pro careers. He advanced by finishing off a rain- and darkness-delayed 7-6 (2), 6-4, 1-6, 2-6, 6-2 semifinal victory over Xavier Malisse. . WIMBLEDON, England (AP) Venus and Serena Williams crossed paths in the locker room at the All England Club, something the sisters often do during . Found insideThis inspirational true story, written by award-winning sports journalist, Howard Bryant, and brought to beautiful life by Coretta Scott Kind Award and Honor winner, Floyd Cooper, details the sisters' journey from a barely-there tennis ... Wimbledon 2003 Final - Serena Williams vs Venus Williams FULL MATCH. "That . No all-Williams final at Wimbledon as Venus falls in semis. ["r"]=> string(1) "U" Found inside – Page 18said, she and her sisters looked forward to “like it was a Wimbledon final”—Venus dismantled Richard's game to beat him fair and square. Venus—who was tall ... By virtue of her age, Venus—who Serena often called V—got more attention. Found inside – Page 141Venus strained an abdominal muscle during her semifinal match, and later acknowledged that she might not have played if it had not been a Wimbledon final and if the opponent had not been her sister. Still, Venus battled for three sets, ... Serena has won the last five meetings. Tennis history is filled with wonderful rivalries. This volume traces Serena Williams's life on and off the court to enable readers to understand the many sides of this fascinating public figure. A dual biography of the African American teenaged sisters who are revolutionizing the world of professional tennis with their colorful hair beads, fresh personalities, and growing talent for the game. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? 1 Serena earned a 6-4, 6-3 victory over No. [0]=> 16 Venus Williams , 6-4, 6-3 to advance to the quarterfinals and keep her . Here is a look at the current odds (courtesy of FanDuel) and best bets for the . Serena won the match in another close two-setter, 7-6(4), 6-3. Venus won the match 7-5, 6-4 in one of the most tense and exhilarating . On Sunday, No. When it ended on a netted return, Serena dropped her racket by the baseline, and went to the net, where Venus draped an arm around her shoulder. [7]=> Great Courts by Horst Skoff. The last time siblings faced off in Wimbledon was in 1884, when Maud and Lillian Watson played against each other. [5]=> ["f"]=> string(1) "D" 2 Venus to win her second U.S. Open title. string(1) "X" salekindle: Sisters Venus and Serena Williams won the French Open women's doubles title with a 6-2 6-3 victory over Katarina Srebotnik and Kveta Peschke. string(1) "q" . It's the eighth all-Williams major final (Serena leads 5-2) and their 21st meeting on tour (they're tied 10-all). Found insideThe reality is that while significant progress has been made in the sport, much work remains before anything resembling equality is achieved. Watch a book trailer. WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — At the trophy ceremony following the first one-family final at Wimbledon in 118 years, Venus Williams leaned over to younger sister Serena and whispered. "I wanted to become a member of so much prestige, so much history. ["l"]=> Serena continues her quest to win all four Grand Slams in 2015 - beating Venus 6-4, 6-3 in the fourth round at Wimbledon ["V"]=> “If I’m a competitor, I’m going to have to notice it. FILE - In this July 6, 2002, file photo, Venus Williams stretches for a shot from her sister Serena during the women's singles final on the Centre Court at Wimbledon. string(1) "n" Their previous eight matches tended to be more lackluster than blockbuster. The German beat Serena to claim her first Grand Slam title in Melbourne and could even finish Wimbledon as the world No. Venus and Serena are sisters, arch rivals, and best friends who have reached the top and become champions in women's tennis. But each Williams was at the top of her game Saturday, particularly in the first set. She clinched … SERENA WILLIAMS VS. VENUS WILLIAMS Meetings: 30 . It was quickly … SERENA WILLIAMS VS. VENUS WILLIAMS. Serena Williams vs Venus Williams, Wimbledon 2015: as it happened. Traces the lives and athletic careers of the two sisters who are both champion tennis players whose skills on the court, sense of style, and strong opinions have changed the sport. Wimbledon 2009: Venus Williams v Serena Williams - as it happened Serena Williams claimed her third Wimbledon title with a powerful 7-6, 6-2 victory over her … Settling Grand Slam titles is nothing new to Venus and Serena. . Venus got to the ball and responded with a drop shot that Serena whipped for a backhand passing winner down the line. string(1) "m" Serena won their only meeting on a grass court at Wimbledon in 2011 in the Round of 4 (3-6, 6-2, 6-1). I was running down a lot of balls, too. Of those titles, the most important was definitely the first, won against her Sister Venus with the … “And here we were, 10, 15 years later.”. Following a prolonged period of domination by Serena, it was finally Venus' turn to lift a trophy. 1 Lleyton Hewitt will face No. With Serena ahead 4-3 in the tiebreaker, her shot slapped the net tape and went over. In what could be the last major final these . 1, if she wins the title and Serena fails to make the final. The 28-year-old becomes one of only four players to lift the trophy five times or more in the modern era. “It’s not something that I’m going to get used to or try to adjust to because I’m not one for losing often.”. (AP Photo/Dave Caulkin, File), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. Kerber is also . ["u"]=> I was running down a lot of balls, too. ["S"]=> Serena ceded the next game with four errors (she totaled 25, Venus 22), but she broke to 5-3 and served out the match. One of the biggest stars in tennis, Serena Williams has captured every major title. The second set was less spectacular, and was pretty much over in the sixth game, when Venus double-faulted to give Serena a break point, then put a forehand into the net to make it 4-2. This is Halep's first Wimbledon Final. ["d"]=> 13:25. Wimbledon. ["q"]=> Two hours after the singles final, they returned to Centre Court and reached the doubles final by beating Anna Kournikova and Chanda Rubin 6-7 (3), 6-0, 6-3. string(1) "8" string(1) "6" "The more we play, the better it gets. ["N"]=> ["Z"]=> Now Serena’s replica Venus Rosewater Dish — that’s the name of the winner’s plate — will sit right near Venus’ two. 28 David Nalbandian for the men’s title. string(1) "l" ["p"]=> Found inside – Page 42Venus then went on to defeat Lindsay Davenport in the Wimbledon final and win her own first Grand Slam championship. Serena proved that she was not upset with her sister when, the following day, she teamed with Venus to capture the ... Traces the lives and tennis careers of Venus and Serena Williams, sisters who turned professional as teenagers and rose to the top of women's tennis while maintaining a strong family bond. string(1) "I" If their first US Open final came off as somewhat of a dud, this one saw a dazzling display of tennis between the Puma catsuit-sporting Serena Williams and h. With dueling grunts from the baseline, they aimed for the lines — and hit them. array(62) { Found insideFrom the Olympic gymnast who was forced to surrender her spot to another teammate, to the legacy of Bill Buckner's tenth-inning error in the 1986 World Series, to LeBron James's losing record in the NBA Finals, these essays range from ... ["U"]=> ["e"]=> On Sunday, No. If Venus had won her semifinal, it would have been the fifth Williams vs. Williams final at Wimbledon and ninth at a major. Serena won the match 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 to win the championship. string(1) "9" ["J"]=> Found inside – Page 46Venus defended her Wimbledon title-at the expense of her younger sister Serena. Reprising their Sister Slam Show in the Wimbledon final after a five-year hiatus, Venus and Serena Williams smacked big serves, hit hard strokes from all ... Doesn’t matter,” said Venus, 0-3 vs. Serena in 2002 and 41-3 against everyone else. [9]=> 1 in the world and her own home. string(1) "Y" “It’s not fun losing, no matter who you lose to. Quite out of character for four-time major champion Venus, who regularly tops 100 mph but had a sore right shoulder. “My Dad always said that one day we’d be playing in the finals of Wimbledon, in the finals of the U.S. Open. 1, which she will be for the first time in Monday’s new rankings. ["L"]=> Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams will be the great protagonists of men's and women's singles, while Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka will not be in London. “You have to curtsy,” Venus said. 1, which she will be for the first time in Monday’s new rankings. string(1) "x" string(1) "3" Wimbledon 2009: Venus Williams v Serena Williams - as it happened Serena Williams claimed her third Wimbledon title with a powerful 7-6, 6-2 victory over her elder sister Barney Ronay at Wimbledon Last year, due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the tournament was forced to be canceled, also thanks to the insurance guarantees stipulated in 2003, which allowed the Church Road board not to lose economically as happened to the other Majors. Found inside – Page 51Throughout Serena's life, from her childhood on the Compton public courts all the way to the US Open's Arthur Ashe Stadium ... Serena ▷▷ and Venus in the 2002 Wimbledon final. didn't deserve to be in a loving relationship,' she wrote. Describes the lives and careers of the two African American sisters who have had sensational success in the world of professional tennis. string(1) "i" The Associated Press is … Serena and Venus Williams have captured the attention of the tennis crowd. This title contains photographs, their statistics and a list of career highlights for the sisters. Serena ended the set three points later with a 100 mph ace that curled like the tail of a Q. Found inside – Page 307Venus Williams was raised in Compton, California, until age 10, when her parents, Oracene Price and Richard Williams, ... Venus repeated at Wimbledon in 2005, 2007, and 2008, again defeating sister Serena in the 2008 final. It might not have been an all-time classic, but the play was downright impressive. “Did you know that?”. One memorable head-to-head rivalry is a sibling rivalry: Serena Williams vs. Venus Williams. Nalbandian is the first player to reach the final in his Wimbledon debut in the Open era. Of their nine meetings in Grand Slam finals, four came at Wimbledon. And now there’s little doubt that Serena is No. Highlights: Venus won their matchup in the 2001 U.S. Open final — the first Grand Slam title match between siblings in more than a century, which was moved to prime time and drew better TV ratings than a big-time college football clash; Serena won four sister vs. sister Grand Slam finals in a row, including at Wimbledon, from the 2002 French . string(1) "r" string(1) "y" The all-Williams final was the first between siblings at Wimbledon since the very first edition in 1884, when Maud and Lillian Watson wore hats and long dresses. Found inside – Page 113Sandra Harwitt, “Big Sister Wins Battle of William- ses,” New York Times, March 30, 2005. http://www. nytimes.com/2005/03/30/sports/tennis/30tennis. html. 6. Christopher Clarey, “In an Epic Wimbledon Final, Williams Prevails,” New York ... “You have to curtsy,” Venus said. Serena won the match in another close two-setter, 7-6(4) … string(1) "h" Of those titles, the most important was definitely the first, won against her Sister Venus with the final score of 7-6(4) 6-3, in 2002. string(1) "M" The 2001 women's singles final was set to make history, even before Serena and Venus Williams found themselves across the net in the championship match. Venus is a five-time champion at the grass-court tournament, but she hadn't made it . 2003: [1] Serena Williams def. Describes the lives of the two African-American sisters who stunned the professional tennis world with their rapid rise to the top. . ["m"]=> She has gone on to reach the most singles finals by any player in the Open era (10), equal highest number of wins (six, with Chris Evert) and has produced some of the most memorable moments in the tournament's history. Just the big ones,” Serena said. string(1) "F" The Associated Press is republishing stories about a handful of such matches while the canceled grass-court Grand Slam tournament was supposed to be played. The second set was less spectacular, and was pretty much over in the sixth game, when Venus double-faulted to give Serena a break point, then put a forehand into the net to make it 4-2. In the most intriguing match on a packed Monday slate at Wimbledon, world No. On the other side of the draw, defending champion Serena Williams smacked 11 aces — lifting her total for the tournament to a Wimbledon-record 73, one more than she hit last year — and made . The American sisters Serena and Venus Williams were battling it out in the singles final, nonetheless. "Describes the lives of tennis stars Serena and Venus Williams from birth to becoming champions"-- ["A"]=> Venus was the Wimbledon Champion in 2007 and Serena was the Australian Open Champion that year. In a two-sided display of powerful shotmaking that featured more stellar strokes than their title matches at the U.S. Open and French Open combined, Serena won her second straight Grand Slam title by beating two-time defending champion Venus 7-6 (4), 6-3 at the All England Club. ["K"]=> Found insideCombining talent, drive, and hard work, Venus Williams has mastered the game of tennis. Serena Williams Reaches Wimbledon Final, but Venus Williams Falls. ["z"]=> The Journal provides minute-by-minute analysis of today's Wimbledon ladies' singles final as Serena Williams defeated older sister and two-time defending champion … While if we talk about Venus Williams, she last won her grand slam in the year 2008. With Serena ahead 4-3 in the tiebreaker, her shot slapped the net tape and went over. 26-12); Grand Slam Finals: 5 (Evert, 3-2) Highlights: Evert won their 1-vs.-2 matchup in the 1976 Wimbledon final by a score of 8-6 in the . WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — At the trophy ceremony following the first one-family final at Wimbledon in 118 years, Venus Williams leaned over to younger sister Serena and whispered. string(1) "0" Two hours after the singles final, they returned to Centre Court and reached the doubles final by beating Anna Kournikova and Chanda Rubin 6-7 (3), 6-0, 6-3. string(1) "d" 1 Serena Williams defeated her sister, No. Explores the life and tennis career of Serena Williams from the time she began learning the game when she was five to the "Serena Slam"--winning four major tournaments in the years 2002 and 2003. It was a good match to watch.”. Found inside – Page 25Despite the success, the Williams family suffered a blow in September 2003. Yetunde Price, their older sister, was murdered in Compton. Then, in 2004, injuries plagued both tennis stars. Serena lost in the Wimbledon final. Venus had a ... string(1) "p" This is Halep's first Wimbledon Final. [8]=> string(1) "4" “Did you know that?”. Head-to-head history: Serena Williams has a 9-2 career record against Simona Halep. ["x"]=> The 36-year-old Venus was the oldest Slam semifinalist since Martina Navratilova was 37 at Wimbledon in 1994. string(1) "E" “I just wanted Wimbledon,” she said after stopping her sister’s 20-match winning streak at the All England Club. Serena Williams won a total of 7 titles in her amazing career on the lawns of the All England Club. Unfortunately, it’s like a war out there. Serena beat Venus in the 2002 and '03 finals, before Venus prevailed in last year's championship match. JOTennisVideos. Nalbandian is the first player to reach the final in his Wimbledon debut in the Open era. In a two-sided display of powerful shotmaking that featured more stellar strokes than their title matches at the U.S. Open and French Open combined, Serena won her second straight Grand Slam title by beating two-time defending champion Venus 7-6 (4), 6-3 at the All England Club. Evert knows that her series of matches through the years against Martina Navratilova — including five finals at Wimbledon, which . Meetings: 30 (Serena, 18-12); Grand Slam Finals: 9 (Serena, 7-2) . The Williams vs Williams match was nail-biting, to say the least. In Saturday's final, Venus will be trying to win her sixth Wimbledon and eighth Grand Slam title. WIMBLEDON, England - Serena Williams beat her big sister Venus 7-6 (3), 6-2 on Saturday for her third Wimbledon title and 11th Grand Slam championship. string(1) "z" string(1) "f" With dueling grunts from the baseline, they aimed for the lines — and hit them. Australian Open final preview: Serena vs. Venus . Found inside... that Venus seemed destined to win even more grand slams, and I was duly cheering her along in commentaries like “Hail to 4Time Wimbledon Champion Venus Williams,” July 9, 2007 and “Venus Routs Little Sister Serena in Wimbledon Final ... (AP Photo/Dave Caulkin, File). Traces the lives and tennis careers of Venus and Serena Williams, sisters who turned professional at age fourteen and rose to the top of women's tennis while maintaining a strong family bond. EDITOR'S NOTE — Tennis history is filled with wonderful rivalries, and so many are remembered because of matchups in Wimbledon finals. The sisters have faced each other a lot of times at the grass court. [6]=> ["P"]=> While they avoided eye contact before and during Saturday’s match, both were rather demonstrative after its pivotal point. On this day in 2003, Serena Williams defeats Venus Williams in the Australian Open Final. Roughly two months after beating Venus in the Wimbledon final, No. “I just wanted Wimbledon,” she said after stopping her sister’s 20-match winning streak at the All England Club. Found inside – Page 52A Serena Williams was victorious over her older sister Venus to capture tennis' most coveted major, the Wimbledon championship. ... The singles final wo the first between siblings a Wimbledon since the very first edition in 1884. It was left to Serena to go on and make US Open history. [4]=> Their previous eight matches tended to be more lackluster than blockbuster. “I noticed it. Wimbledon: F: Grass: Serena Williams: Venus Williams: 7-6(3) 6-2: 2009: Miami Masters: SF: . The following story, about their first title match there, was sent July 6, 2002. “At least I know that sometimes,” Venus said, “I can look at the trophy.”, 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. ["F"]=> Found inside – Page 51Serena Williams proclaims victory over Lindsay Davenport at a recent tennis Classic in Manhattan Beach, CA. ... Venus Williams beat Davenport in the Wimbledon final for her first Grand Slam title, then prevailed in the Bank of the West ... 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