Which of the Williams Sisters is the Better Tennis Player?

There’s no question that the Williams sisters are two of the greatest tennis players of all time. But who is the better player? Serena or Venus?

Serena Williams

Serena Williams is considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time. She has won more Grand Slam singles titles than any other player in the Open Era, and is the only woman to have won all four Grand Slam singles tournaments in a single calendar year.

Grand Slam titles

Serena Williams has won 23 Grand Slam titles, the most of any active female player. She has won more Grand Slam singles titles (13) than any other player in the Open Era, and is second on the all-time list behind Margaret Court (24). Williams has also won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles, tying her with Thelma Coyne Long for fourth place on the Open Era list.

Overall record

In their head-to-head rivalry, Serena Williams has a 20–11 record against her sister Venus Williams.

Venus Williams

In a sibling rivalry that has spanned over two decades, Venus Williams has established herself as the better Williams sister on the tennis court. With seven Grand Slam titles under her belt and an all-time record of 49-17 in head-to-head matchups against her sister Serena, Venus has proven time and time again that she is the superior player. Let’s take a look at some of the reasons Venus has been able to maintain her dominance over Serena throughout their careers.

Grand Slam titles

Venus Williams has won 7 Grand Slam titles, all in singles. She has reached 13 Grand Slam finals, most recently at Wimbledon in 2009. Venus Williams is a former World No. 1 and is ranked World No. 11 in the WTA rankings as of June 11, 2012.

Serena Williams has won 13 Grand Slam titles, also all in singles. She has reached 22 Grand Slam finals, most recently at Wimbledon in 2010. Serena Williams is a former World No. 1 and is currently ranked World No. 4 in the WTA rankings as of June 11, 2012.

Overall record

In 2010, Williams lost to sister Serena in the Wimbledon final, bringing her overall record against her to 18-11.

Head-to-head record

Serena Williams has a better head-to-head record against her sister Venus Williams. She has won 18 out of the 30 matches they have played against each other.

Serena vs. Venus

In tennis, there is no greater rivalry than Serena vs. Venus Williams. The two sisters have met 27 times in their careers, with Serena holding a slight 14-13 edge over her older sister.

Serena is widely considered to be the better player of the two, with 23 major titles to her name compared to Venus’ 7. Serena also holds a significant lead in prize money earnings, having brought in over $100 million compared to Venus’ $40 million.

However, Venus has had some significant victories over her sister throughout their careers. She was the first Williams sister to win a major title, doing so at the 2000 US Open. Venus also has 2 Olympic gold medals, while Serena has only 1.

Whether you think Serena or Venus is the better player, one thing is certain – they are both among the greatest tennis players of all time.

Serena vs. other players

In a Serena vs. non-Serena Slam final, Serena is 13-5 (.722). Only three women have a better record in major finals against her:
-Martina Navratilova is 18-7 (.720) against Chris Evert
-Navratilova is 16-4 (.800) against Evonne Goolagong
-Evert is 18-5 (.783) against Billie Jean King

Looking at just head-to-head records, Serena has some work to do to catch up to her older sister. Venus has a 20-10 (.667) record against Serena, including 9-7 (.563) in Grand Slams.

Venus vs. other players

Venus Williams has an impressive head-to-head record against other professional tennis players. She has a winning record against 32 different players, including 15 Grand Slam champions. Her most frequent opponent is Serena Williams, against whom she has played 38 competitive matches. Venus has a 20-18 record against her younger sister.

Conclusion

In conclusion, it is clear that Serena Williams is the better tennis player of the two sisters. She has won more Grand Slam titles, has a higher win percentage, and ranks higher in the world rankings. However, Venus Williams should not be discounted as she is also an excellent player in her own right.