Venus and Serena Williams are two of the best tennis players of all time. The sisters have ruled the game of tennis for over two decades. Back in the 1999 US Open, the stage was set for both Serena and Venus to stamp their authority. The two sisters were going to play in Semifinals with different opponents. While Serena made it to the finals, Venus lost to Martina Hingis. This set up the final between Serena and Hingis. Here’s what Oracene Williams told later about her daughter Venus’ state after losing an opportunity to play in the finals.
Venus wanted to be the first Williams to bring home the Grand Slam glory.
Serena outclassed the top seed Martina Hingis and won her first Grand Slam title. It was a happy occasion for the Williams family, but Elder sister Venus was sad. She was disappointed because she couldn’t be the first daughter from home to bring Grand Slam glory.
What Did Oracene say about Venus not making it in the finals?
“It was almost like a death, that loss for Venus. Venus didn’t sleep, and I felt her emotion all night, so I couldn’t sleep well either. She thinks since she’s the oldest, she should’ve been the first, that maybe she should’ve been tougher." Oracene said.
Venus Williams' achievements in 2000.
The champion player bounced back the next year. She claimed the Wimbledon Championship in the year 2000 and followed it up with the US Open title later.
Venus vs Serena Williams – The rivalry.
If we have a look at their rivalry, the two came face to face on 31 occasions. Serena enjoys a comfortable lead of 19-12 over her elder sister. If we compare their achievements, Serena leads Venus 23-7 in the number of Grand Slam victories, too.
