Wimbledon, LONDON, UK -- Sport's most famous sister act will open the
action on Centre Court on Monday as Serena and Venus Williams fight for
a spot in the Wimbledon quarter-finals.
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Over 17 years on from their first meeting on the professional tour, the Venus-Serena match-up remains a blockbuster affair. The story of the Williams sisters is firmly established in tennis folklore yet they’re still going strong with Serena ranked No1 in the world and Venus No16.
The Williams sisters have had every move praised, scrutinised and documented over the years, have been imortalised in movie form, had Snoop Dogg rap about them, and even left their mark on the fashion industry.
They’ve met 25 times before – 11 of which have been finals. They’ve played each other on every surface and share a rivalry that spans three decades, with Wimbledon the home to more encounters between the siblings than any other tournament.
For the sixth time, and first since 2009, the All England Club - the world’s most iconic tennis venue - will host the clash.
- Wimbledon: A review of week one at SW19
- Interview: Ouahab keeps tennis passion alive
- SW19 Diary: Sporting royalty takes Centre stage
- Wimbledon: Andy Murray survives injury scare
Over 17 years on from their first meeting on the professional tour, the Venus-Serena match-up remains a blockbuster affair. The story of the Williams sisters is firmly established in tennis folklore yet they’re still going strong with Serena ranked No1 in the world and Venus No16.
The Williams sisters have had every move praised, scrutinised and documented over the years, have been imortalised in movie form, had Snoop Dogg rap about them, and even left their mark on the fashion industry.
They’ve met 25 times before – 11 of which have been finals. They’ve played each other on every surface and share a rivalry that spans three decades, with Wimbledon the home to more encounters between the siblings than any other tournament.
For the sixth time, and first since 2009, the All England Club - the world’s most iconic tennis venue - will host the clash.
