Who Was Better At Tennis Venus Or Serena?
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There’s been a lot of debate about who the better tennis player is between Venus and Serena Williams. Both sisters have had great careers, but who was really the better player?
Introduction
In this article, we will be discussing who was better at tennis, Venus or Serena. Both sisters were born into a family of athletes and have been playing tennis since they were young girls. They have both achieved a great deal of success in their careers, but there is always the question of who was the better player. In this article, we will take a look at the stats and try to come to a conclusion.
Early Life and Training
Venus Ebony Starr Williams was born on June 17, 1980, in Lynwood, California. Growing up in the tough area of Compton, Williams and her sister Serena began playing tennis at an early age. Their father, Richard, served as their coach. Under his guidance, the sisters developed their skills and quickly rose to prominence in the junior tennis ranks.
In 1994, Williams turned professional. The following year, she made her Grand Slam debut at Wimbledon. Although she lost in the first round, Venus’ powerful game captured the attention of tennis fans around the world.
Professional Career
In order to make a fair comparison, we need to look at their professional career achievements.
Venus Williams has been a professional tennis player since 1994. She has won 49 WTA singles titles, 22 WTA doubles titles, five Grand Slam singles titles, and 14 Grand Slam women’s doubles titles.
Serena Williams has been a professional tennis player since 1995. She has won 73 WTA singles titles, 24 WTA doubles titles, and four Grand Slam mixed doubles titles. In singles, she has won 39 Grand Slam titles- 23 of which are singles titles.
When we compare their professional achievements, it is clear that Serena Williams is the more successful tennis player. She has won more tournaments, more matches, and more Grand Slams than her sister Venus.
Major Achievements
In terms of major achievements, Serena Williams has been more successful than her sister Venus Williams. Serena has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, while Venus has won 7. Serena has also won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles with Venus, meaning that she has won a total of 37 Grand Slam titles compared to Venus’ 7.
Head-to-Head Record
Including all matches played through September 23, 2017, Serena Williams leads the head-to-head 20-12. They have played each other in 32 tournaments, including 9 finals (5 of which were consecutive from 2002 Wimbledon through 2003 Australian Open). They have also played in 5 Olympic games finals, with Serena winning gold in both 2012 in London and 2016 in Rio ( Venus won gold in 2000 in Sydney).
Conclusion
It is clear that Serena Williams is the better tennis player of the two sisters. She has more Grand Slam titles, more Wimbledon titles, and a higher winning percentage. However, Venus Williams should not be underestimated – she is still an excellent player, and has had some very impressive victories throughout her career.
