NEED TO KNOW
- Serena and Venus Williams have made tennis historical past collectively
- Although Serena retired in 2022, Venus remains to be an lively participant
- The sisters have typically worn coordinating outfits on the tennis court docket
Venus Williams is on the brink of hit the tennis court docket once more.
On Aug. 25, Venus will play within the U.S. Open, marking her first look in a Grand Slam match in two years.
Her sister, Serena Williams, will probably be cheering her on, and although she retired from the game in 2022, the many years that the sisters took on the court docket collectively are an enormous a part of sports activities historical past.
Through the years they have been each lively, Serena and Venus typically wore coordinating outfits on the court docket, resulting in loads of twinning moments that occurred even throughout a number of the sisters’ most excessive profile tournaments, Wimbledon included.
In honor of Venus’ return to the court docket, take a look at these candy throwback pictures of her and her sister Serena by means of the years.
Compton Courts
Venus and Serena Williams sported colourful tees whereas working towards in Compton with their dad Richard Williams in 1991, years earlier than they might play one another for the primary time as execs on the Wimbledon semifinals in July 2000.
Sparking Smiles
Venus and Serena have been as shut as could be, particularly throughout their early years coaching in Florida with matching Reebok gear in 1992.
Beaded Braids
Because the sisters ready for the U.S. Open at New York Metropolis’s Arthur Ashe Stadium years in the past, they twinned with their white-beaded braids — a glance they might be remembered for.
Double Dare You
The dominating doubles companions matched in white tennis clothes and sneakers whereas going through off in opposition to Mercedes Paz and Rika Hiraki throughout a match in 1998. (They gained, in fact.)
Seeing Double
On and off the court docket, Serena has talked about copying older sister Venus.
“I used to be like, ‘Why am I not Venus?’ And he or she was bored with me copying her. She was like, ‘Get your personal id, please!’ ” Serena advised GQ in November 2018 about how shut they have been, and nonetheless are.
Sisters in Sync
The sisters hydrated on the identical time of their matching white-and-blue tops at Wimbledon in 2001.
Victory Lap
Venus and Serena have been all smiles after profitable their third spherical doubles match at Wimbledon in 2000 in opposition to Irina Spirlea and Caroline Vis.
Foolish Sisters
Serena giggled whereas chatting with Venus on the French Open tennis match in 1999. The 2 at all times had enjoyable on the court docket, whereas coordinating of their tennis clothes.
Obtained Your Again
Serena showcased her highly effective backhand whereas Venus targeted ahead throughout their 1999 match in opposition to Katrina Adams and Debbie Graham on the Evert Cup in Indian Wells.
Successful Large
After Serena gained in opposition to Venus at Wimbledon in 2002, the sisters got here collectively to point out off their shiny new {hardware}.
Favourite Flashback
Older sis Venus shared a candy snap of her and her little sis Serena as they took the court docket collectively at Wimbledon in 2016.
Going for Gold
Serena threw it again to the sisters’ very first gold medals on the 2000 Olympics when she shared this photograph on Instagram.
Little Sister Strikes Once more
Certain, she’s arguably the best athlete of all time, however she’s at all times going to be Venus’ little sister. Serena shared this throwback with a caption that each one little sisters can relate to.
“🙏🏾 I promise I’ll keep out of your room 😒 (perhaps) though I used to be simply there getting some issues I wanted 🙈 ,” she ended her cheeky observe, including the hashtag “#sisters.”
Bonded for Life
“Some issues by no means change,” Serena captioned a photograph of the 2 hanging out on the court docket in 2019.
