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One is tall, lanky, and quick. The other is big, muscular, and powerful. They both have been ruling the tennis courts since they first stepped on them over fifteen years ago. Venus made her tennis debut in 1994 with little sister Serena making her debut a year after; they were both 14 years old when they turned pros. However, they did not come from a really strong tennis background. Their father and coach, Richard Williams, wanted his daughters to have a life outside of tennis, so he often would pull them out of their tennis academies. This did not deter their careers. In fact, it might just be what keeps their careers going longer.
Venus has won a total of seven Grand Slam singles titles, not counting her 12 Grand Slam doubles titles with her sister; five of these titles are Wimbledon trophies. This awe-inspiring amount of Wimbledon titles has earned her the title of “Queen of the Grass” according to biography.com. She is currently ranked fifth in all time Wimbledon championships. As of today, Venus is ranked fourth in the world. Not bad for a player who, according to numerous tennis commentators, never plays enough tennis and pursues other interests. However, this love for tennis keeps her coming back to the big events tournament after tournament.
Serena has won 13 Grand Slam singles titles in her 15 years as a tennis professional. She, unlike Venus, has won a Grand Slam at every event; she has five Australian Open, one French Open, four Wimbledon, and three US Open titles. She has won the most career prize money in the Open Era out of any woman, and only two men have won more than her. Serena is ranked sixth on the all-time greatest champions list. She is the reigning champion at the Australian Open and Wimbledon.
Who is the better of the two sisters? Even though Venus is my favorite of the sisters, I will concede that Serena is the better of the two. She has won more titles at more events, and has a better record against her sister with 13-10. Serena’s game seems to be a bit better put together than Venus’ right now. However, Venus has a few things up on her little sister. Venus has won more career titles with 43 to Serena’s 37, and she has the fastest serve on record at 130 mph; whereas, Serena’s is 129 mph.
Both sisters are exceptional athletes when they are not hampered by injuries. They are rivals on the court, but off the court, they are each other’s best friend often starting businesses together and just being sisters. They live together in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida with their two dogs when they are not on tour amazing crowds with their athletic ability according to williamssisters.org.
Venus has won a total of seven Grand Slam singles titles, not counting her 12 Grand Slam doubles titles with her sister; five of these titles are Wimbledon trophies. This awe-inspiring amount of Wimbledon titles has earned her the title of “Queen of the Grass” according to biography.com. She is currently ranked fifth in all time Wimbledon championships. As of today, Venus is ranked fourth in the world. Not bad for a player who, according to numerous tennis commentators, never plays enough tennis and pursues other interests. However, this love for tennis keeps her coming back to the big events tournament after tournament.
Serena has won 13 Grand Slam singles titles in her 15 years as a tennis professional. She, unlike Venus, has won a Grand Slam at every event; she has five Australian Open, one French Open, four Wimbledon, and three US Open titles. She has won the most career prize money in the Open Era out of any woman, and only two men have won more than her. Serena is ranked sixth on the all-time greatest champions list. She is the reigning champion at the Australian Open and Wimbledon.
Who is the better of the two sisters? Even though Venus is my favorite of the sisters, I will concede that Serena is the better of the two. She has won more titles at more events, and has a better record against her sister with 13-10. Serena’s game seems to be a bit better put together than Venus’ right now. However, Venus has a few things up on her little sister. Venus has won more career titles with 43 to Serena’s 37, and she has the fastest serve on record at 130 mph; whereas, Serena’s is 129 mph.
Both sisters are exceptional athletes when they are not hampered by injuries. They are rivals on the court, but off the court, they are each other’s best friend often starting businesses together and just being sisters. They live together in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida with their two dogs when they are not on tour amazing crowds with their athletic ability according to williamssisters.org.
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