Venus And Serena Williams Sisters
News articles on Tennis stars Venus Williams and Serena Williams.
Sisters Flout School Codes to Serve Up a Final of Vigour and Quality
Resolutely unconventional in their attitude to the game, the Williams' produced tennis of the highest order in their Wimbledon final, writes Will Buckley
Are Venus and Serena Williams Supernovas?
In this article, the author examines the amazing rise and fall of the Williams sisters.
Tennis: Venus Wins Battle of the Sisters
Venus Williams came out on top in the latest battle of the sisters, beating Serena 7-6, 6-2 at Flushing Meadows to level their personal score.
Tennis: Lacklustre Serena Outshone By Her Own Jewellery
Serena Williams made hard work out of her victory against Chan Yung-jan, while her sister breezed through the first round of the US Open. Serena and Venus Williams stayed on course for a fourth-round meeting with straight sets victories on the opening day of the US Open.
Venus and Serena Williams sisters
Tennis: Tim Adams asks whether either of Venus and Serena Williams sisters can ever again win a major title when both appear to be such willing prisoners of corporate America.
Tennis: French Open: Williams Sisters Are Struck Down in Short Order
June 2: Both Venus and Serena Williams lost in the quarter-finals of the French Open on a day of frequent rain interruptions and high drama.
Williams Sisters Crash Out
First Serena, then Venus. The expected all-Williams semi-final goes out the window as both crash out at Roland Garros.
Hit-and-miss Warm-up Threatens Williams' Chances
May 24: The Cannes festival and guitar lessons have meant a less than smooth preparation for Paris for the Williams sisters.
Stephen Bierley on the Williams Sisters's Future
Now that the Williams sisters play very little tennis the line between their sporting careers and their celebrity status has become even more blurred, says Stephen Bierley.
Venus and Serena (Part II)
SC's Tom Kosinski responds to a whole world of comments, and to his detractors. We continue to delve into the Venus and Serena Williams issue. What are they doing that's got some people so upset?
Tennis not a top priority for Williams sisters
Without the Williams sisters, the WTA Championships were dismal. The game needs them to re-dedicate themselves instead of faking injuries and enjoying the limelight a little too much.
Williams Sisters to Return in Australia
November 5: The Williams sisters, absent since Serena claimed her sixth grand slam at Wimbledon, are set to make their comebacks in Australia next year.
Help Delayed for Tennis Stars' Dying Sister
The sister of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams, who was murdered on Sunday morning, did not receive immediate medical treatment for gunshot wounds because her companion, a known criminal, drove her away from the scene, it emerged yesterday. Emergency services were only called for...
Tennis stars' eldest sister shot dead
The eldest sister of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams was fatally shot early yesterday morning in the Compton district of Los Angeles, the gang-ridden area where the family was raised.
Venus is There for Little Sis
June 22: Now that Serena's game is in the ascendant, Venus is not quite sure what to do - a career in fashion design, perhaps?
Wimbledon Looks a Whole New Ball Game for Winning Williams
The dominance of the Williams sisters crumbled dramatically at the French Open a couple of weeks ago. Suddenly Wimbledon appeared a whole new ball game.
Williams Sisters Steamroll to Title
The Willams sisters muscled the doubles title from their talented opponents and dedicated it to Mom. And they're back on court tomorrow for the singles yawnfest.
Just Williams for the Final Again
January 24: Unsurprisingly, in the fourth consecutive women's grand slam final Serena Williams will play Venus Williams for the title.
Venus Tired of Being Beaten By Younger Sister
January 18: Serena Williams' domination has been hard for her sister Venus: the Australian Open could be a chance for her to regain her senior status.
Bookish Venus tiring of sister act
Women: Venus Williams may be tiring of her sister's domination but she showed her mettle to dispose of Germany's Anca Barna in the third round.
Venus rises with happy feet
It would be somewhat wide of the mark to refer to Venus as the forgotten Williams sister but, having been beaten by her younger sister Serena in the past three grand slam finals, doubts have been cast on her ultimate commitment.
Serena, Venus, and the men
A look back at the year in tennis and what to expect in 2003. The 2002 tennis season is complete. It was a season full of excitement, as we saw complete domination on the women's side of the game, and a wide-open shootout on the men's side.
Williamses make it a sister act
Venus and Serena will contest their third straight grand slam final after seeing off Amelie Mauresmo and Lindsay Davenport respectively.
Doubles take for sister act
Richard Jago sees that the Williamses are doubly formidable on the same side. Serena and Venus Williams underlined just how much they are likely to dominate the game for the foreseeable future by winning back the Wimbledon women's doubles title without really playing at their best.
Tear up those early drafts: this version of the sister act could be the definitive classic
Pam Shriver: Serena, based on recent play and having won their past two matches, has got an edge but Venus has the experience and it will be hard to deny her a third Wimbledon title.
Why Williams Versus Williams Must Get Real
Stephen Bierley believes Venus and Serena Williams will do their best to inject today's ladies Wimbledon final with a sibling rivalry perhaps not seen before.
Serena on top of the world
Serena Williams may just have the psychological edge on elder sister Venus in the women's singles final, says Richard Williams.
Williams Sisters Whitewash Sets Up boring Final
The Williams sisters face each other in Wimbledon singles final asserting their near-monopoly of women's tennis.
Williamses no longer a shoo-in
The sisters have knee and sole problems, reports Richard Jago. Contrary to popular opinion the Williams sisters can be beaten. Who says so? The Williams sisters themselves.
Williams v Williams threatens to kill the women's game
Judging by the two decidedly mediocre grand slam finals the Williams sisters have played against each other so far, and given that they have now established themselves as the No1 and No2 players in the world, the immediate future of women's tennis appears bleak.
Serena More Secure on Clay Than Venus
June 8: The Williams sisters meet in the French Open final, as yet unhindered by their increasingly estranged father, Richard.
Williams Juggernaut Rolls Towards Final
June 5: Venus and Serena Williams have both stormed through to the last four in the French Open beating fellow American Monica Seles 6-4, 6-3 and France's Mary Pierce 6-1, 6-1 respectively.
Henin upsets Williams sisters
Serena Williams announced that she was going to ring the US on Saturday and tell Venus she was still the No1. She rang all right but then forgot to tell her big sister the good news. It was not the only bit of the script to elude her.
Serena slips out of Venus' shadow
The younger Williams sister gives Capriati the runaround.
Williamses serve up another sister act
Once again the Williams sisters missed an important public relations trick yesterday.
TENNIS: Dump daddy dearest
Venus and Serena Williams are exciting, talented tennis players. Yet, if they continue to allow their dad, Richard, to run the show, they look as appealing to the public as Meatloaf in a speedo.
TENNIS: Venus, Serena both have some explaining to do
Both Venus and Serena Williams have to start making a full-time commitment to tennis, says columnist Matthew Traub.
Venus Williams came out on top in the latest battle of the sisters, beating Serena 7-6, 6-2 at Flushing Meadows to level their personal score.
Tennis: Lacklustre Serena Outshone By Her Own Jewellery
Serena Williams made hard work out of her victory against Chan Yung-jan, while her sister breezed through the first round of the US Open. Serena and Venus Williams stayed on course for a fourth-round meeting with straight sets victories on the opening day of the US Open.
Venus and Serena Williams sisters
Tennis: Tim Adams asks whether either of Venus and Serena Williams sisters can ever again win a major title when both appear to be such willing prisoners of corporate America.
Tennis: French Open: Williams Sisters Are Struck Down in Short Order
June 2: Both Venus and Serena Williams lost in the quarter-finals of the French Open on a day of frequent rain interruptions and high drama.
Williams Sisters Crash Out
First Serena, then Venus. The expected all-Williams semi-final goes out the window as both crash out at Roland Garros.
Hit-and-miss Warm-up Threatens Williams' Chances
May 24: The Cannes festival and guitar lessons have meant a less than smooth preparation for Paris for the Williams sisters.
Stephen Bierley on the Williams Sisters's Future
Now that the Williams sisters play very little tennis the line between their sporting careers and their celebrity status has become even more blurred, says Stephen Bierley.
Venus and Serena (Part II)
SC's Tom Kosinski responds to a whole world of comments, and to his detractors. We continue to delve into the Venus and Serena Williams issue. What are they doing that's got some people so upset?
Tennis not a top priority for Williams sisters
Without the Williams sisters, the WTA Championships were dismal. The game needs them to re-dedicate themselves instead of faking injuries and enjoying the limelight a little too much.
Williams Sisters to Return in Australia
November 5: The Williams sisters, absent since Serena claimed her sixth grand slam at Wimbledon, are set to make their comebacks in Australia next year.
Help Delayed for Tennis Stars' Dying Sister
The sister of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams, who was murdered on Sunday morning, did not receive immediate medical treatment for gunshot wounds because her companion, a known criminal, drove her away from the scene, it emerged yesterday. Emergency services were only called for...
Tennis stars' eldest sister shot dead
The eldest sister of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams was fatally shot early yesterday morning in the Compton district of Los Angeles, the gang-ridden area where the family was raised.
Venus is There for Little Sis
June 22: Now that Serena's game is in the ascendant, Venus is not quite sure what to do - a career in fashion design, perhaps?
Wimbledon Looks a Whole New Ball Game for Winning Williams
The dominance of the Williams sisters crumbled dramatically at the French Open a couple of weeks ago. Suddenly Wimbledon appeared a whole new ball game.
Williams Sisters Steamroll to Title
The Willams sisters muscled the doubles title from their talented opponents and dedicated it to Mom. And they're back on court tomorrow for the singles yawnfest.
Just Williams for the Final Again
January 24: Unsurprisingly, in the fourth consecutive women's grand slam final Serena Williams will play Venus Williams for the title.
Venus Tired of Being Beaten By Younger Sister
January 18: Serena Williams' domination has been hard for her sister Venus: the Australian Open could be a chance for her to regain her senior status.
Bookish Venus tiring of sister act
Women: Venus Williams may be tiring of her sister's domination but she showed her mettle to dispose of Germany's Anca Barna in the third round.
Venus rises with happy feet
It would be somewhat wide of the mark to refer to Venus as the forgotten Williams sister but, having been beaten by her younger sister Serena in the past three grand slam finals, doubts have been cast on her ultimate commitment.
Serena, Venus, and the men
A look back at the year in tennis and what to expect in 2003. The 2002 tennis season is complete. It was a season full of excitement, as we saw complete domination on the women's side of the game, and a wide-open shootout on the men's side.
Williamses make it a sister act
Venus and Serena will contest their third straight grand slam final after seeing off Amelie Mauresmo and Lindsay Davenport respectively.
Doubles take for sister act
Richard Jago sees that the Williamses are doubly formidable on the same side. Serena and Venus Williams underlined just how much they are likely to dominate the game for the foreseeable future by winning back the Wimbledon women's doubles title without really playing at their best.
Tear up those early drafts: this version of the sister act could be the definitive classic
Pam Shriver: Serena, based on recent play and having won their past two matches, has got an edge but Venus has the experience and it will be hard to deny her a third Wimbledon title.
Why Williams Versus Williams Must Get Real
Stephen Bierley believes Venus and Serena Williams will do their best to inject today's ladies Wimbledon final with a sibling rivalry perhaps not seen before.
Serena on top of the world
Serena Williams may just have the psychological edge on elder sister Venus in the women's singles final, says Richard Williams.
Williams Sisters Whitewash Sets Up boring Final
The Williams sisters face each other in Wimbledon singles final asserting their near-monopoly of women's tennis.
Williamses no longer a shoo-in
The sisters have knee and sole problems, reports Richard Jago. Contrary to popular opinion the Williams sisters can be beaten. Who says so? The Williams sisters themselves.
Williams v Williams threatens to kill the women's game
Judging by the two decidedly mediocre grand slam finals the Williams sisters have played against each other so far, and given that they have now established themselves as the No1 and No2 players in the world, the immediate future of women's tennis appears bleak.
Serena More Secure on Clay Than Venus
June 8: The Williams sisters meet in the French Open final, as yet unhindered by their increasingly estranged father, Richard.
Williams Juggernaut Rolls Towards Final
June 5: Venus and Serena Williams have both stormed through to the last four in the French Open beating fellow American Monica Seles 6-4, 6-3 and France's Mary Pierce 6-1, 6-1 respectively.
Henin upsets Williams sisters
Serena Williams announced that she was going to ring the US on Saturday and tell Venus she was still the No1. She rang all right but then forgot to tell her big sister the good news. It was not the only bit of the script to elude her.
Serena slips out of Venus' shadow
The younger Williams sister gives Capriati the runaround.
Williamses serve up another sister act
Once again the Williams sisters missed an important public relations trick yesterday.
TENNIS: Dump daddy dearest
Venus and Serena Williams are exciting, talented tennis players. Yet, if they continue to allow their dad, Richard, to run the show, they look as appealing to the public as Meatloaf in a speedo.
TENNIS: Venus, Serena both have some explaining to do
Both Venus and Serena Williams have to start making a full-time commitment to tennis, says columnist Matthew Traub.