Chapter 1
The Compton courts and the blueprint
Chapter 2
Rising to the top and facing each other
Chapter 3
Unbeatable together on the doubles court
Chapter 4
Legacy, fashion, and cultural impact
YOUR GOAL
Master of Venus and Serena Williams
Ch 2 · Rising to the top and facing each other
diego Venus and Serena Williams
One and two, yeah One and two We're ruling the court together
diego Venus and Serena faced each other in nine Grand Slam singles finals, creating a unique and intense rivalry.
diego Venus established her dominance on grass, winning her first Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon in 2000.
Fun Fact
Fastest family: Venus clocked a historic 129 mph serve at the 2007 US Open, one of the fastest ever in women's tennis.
Glossary
rivalry (noun)
A state of intense competition or conflict between individuals or groups striving for the same objective. The sisters initiated their professional rivalry at the 1998 Australian Open, where Venus defeated Serena.
A state of intense competition or conflict between individuals or groups striving for the same objective. The sisters initiated their professional rivalry at the 1998 Australian Open, where Venus defeated Serena.
Quiz
How many consecutive Grand Slam finals did Venus and Serena play against each other between 2002 and 2003?
Quiz
Who did Venus Williams defeat in the 2000 Wimbledon final to win her first Grand Slam singles title?
Quiz
In which tournament did Venus and Serena Williams play against each other in a Grand Slam final for the first time?
Quiz
Who did Serena Williams defeat in the final of the 1999 US Open to win her first Grand Slam?