Venus Congratulates Sister Serena Williams’ Historical Win: Your win has always been my win.
Serena Williams Makes History!
Congratulations to Serena Williams! The 35-year-old tennis star has won her record 23rd Grand Slam singles title, beating her sister Venus, who sweetly gave her a congratulatory hug after the match. The all-Williams final went to Serena 6-4, 6-4.
With her record seventh Australian title, she has now moved ahead of Steffi Graf for the most major titles in the Open era. Margaret Court has the all-time record and was also in the crowd for the final at Rod Laver Arena.
Serena’s win will also ensure that she will regain the top ranking, which she lost in September after 186 straight weeks when Angelique Kerber won the U.S. Open.
It was Serena’s seventh win in nine all-Williams Grand Slam finals, and the first since Wimbledon in 2009. It was 36-year-old, No. 13-seeded Venus Williams’ first trip back to a major final in 7 ½ years.
Serena has won 15 majors since last losing to Venus in a Grand Slam final, at Wimbledon in 2008. That was the seventh and last major title that the older of the Williams sisters won.
Venus said about Serena’s win,
Serena Williams, that’s my little sister, guys. Congratulations Serena on No. 23. I have been right there with you. Some of them I have lost right there against you. It’s been an awesome thing, your win has always been my win, you know that. All the times I couldn’t be there, wouldn’t be there, didn’t get there, you were there.
After her win, Serena received a pair of custom-made shoes — sent by former NBA star Michael Jordan.
It had Jordan’s jersey number No. 23 stamped on the heel.
Sweet!
Follow us: @theJasmineBRAND on Twitter | theJasmineBRAND on Facebook| theJasmineBRAND_ on Instagram
Previous Article
Next Article
Hayden Panettiere’s Mom Says Haters Need To Back Off Her Grieving Process
Karmelo Anthony, Texas Teen Convicted In F@tal Track Meet St@bbing, Denied New Trial — 35-Year Sentence Stands
Speedy & Viral Personality DreBaby Hilariously Trade Insults During Heated Exchange: ‘2% Teeth, 98% Gums!’
Harvard Agrees To $53 Million Settlement After Former Morgue Manager Stole & Sold Body Parts From Donated Bodies
Family Of Nolan Wells, Mississippi College Student Who Mysteriously Died During 4th Of July Boating Trip, Pens Heartfelt Message On What Would Have Been His 19th Birthday
Florida Police Officer Accused Of Using Flock Cameras To Keep Tabs On His Estranged Wife More Than 700 Times
Jasmine Brand Brings 30 DC-Area Women Together For Intimate ‘CONNECT’ Brunch, Plans Multi-City Expansion
Woman Claims GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Caused Her To Lose Her Eyesight, Wants Warning Added To Labels