All in the Family: Venus and Serena Williams Both Champions at Wimbledon

In the women's singles final at Wimbledon, it was big sister Venus Williams who took the crown over little sister Serena Williams on Saturday, winning 7-5, and 6-4 in this much entertaining match. This was Venus' fifth win at the all England Club and her seventh overall Grand Slam title. It was also her second consecutive title at Wimbledon, putting her in the ranks of only a handful of women to keep a winning streak.

The day did not begin smoothly for Venus, who took a while to get in tune with her game. Serena started out very well, serving and returning with great intensity and often aiming at her sister's body it seemed. Forget about family affair or conspiracy, which some people have suggested about the match between the sisters. Every Williams was certainly out for herself as the two ladies took turns striking the ball at great speed, Venus' reaching a Wimbledon record of 129 mile per hour.

Spectators were not disappointed, as the two sisters battled hard as though they were playing against complete strangers. In the end it was Venus whose resiliency and ability to garner break points put her ahead. She was able to win this one and end her two times losing streak against Serena. A lukewarm embrace at the end of the game was shortly followed by a happier one when both ladies played on the same side of center court at the women's doubles final.

Venus and Serena took the women's doubles championship a few hours after their battle against each other. This was their third Wimbledon title and their seventh Grand Slam win together. They did this by overpowering Lisa Raymond and Samantha Stosur with a 6-2, 6-2 victory. With the win, the two sisters can be happy that they are both champions.

It is a rare opportunity that two sisters get this far in tennis or any sports for that matter. They both got to the top, and emerged victorious. I am just so proud and happy for them because they have had their share of disappointments yet continued to strive to be the best. Today, they showed what champions they are.

Congratulations to Venus and Serena Williams! And, to the parents, well done in raising such two talented and classy athletes.

Source:
http://www.wimbledon.org/en_GB/news/match_reports/2008-07-05/200807051215270803593.html