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The story of Serena Williams is incomplete without considering everything her sister has—and hasn’t—done alongside.
Published Nov 23, 2022
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![Venus at a photoshoot in August 1990.](https://images.tennis.com/image/private/t_16-9_768/f_auto/tenniscom-prd/sht20z83mpyjhibwtglq.jpg)
Venus at a photoshoot in August 1990.
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![Venus has always had Serena’s back, and vice versa. “I wouldn’t be Serena if there were no Venus,” said the younger sister, with much emotion, after her final match at the 2022 US Open. “So, thank you, Venus.”](https://images.tennis.com/image/private/t_16-9_768/f_auto/tenniscom-prd/xvjs7lzirrvpbclmjm9p.jpg)
Venus has always had Serena’s back, and vice versa. “I wouldn’t be Serena if there were no Venus,” said the younger sister, with much emotion, after her final match at the 2022 US Open. “So, thank you, Venus.”
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![In an incredible stretch, Serena defeated Venus in four successive major finals (2002 Roland Garros through 2003 Australian Open).](https://images.tennis.com/image/private/t_16-9_768/f_auto/tenniscom-prd/mbepy3qfpl0kx2jn9sx3.jpg)
In an incredible stretch, Serena defeated Venus in four successive major finals (2002 Roland Garros through 2003 Australian Open).
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![Venus' seventh Grand Slam singles triumph came over Serena at 2008 Wimbledon. A day later, the sisters teamed up to win the women's doubles crown.](https://images.tennis.com/image/private/t_16-9_768/f_auto/tenniscom-prd/fxk9evdgttqodhmhagwj.jpg)
Venus' seventh Grand Slam singles triumph came over Serena at 2008 Wimbledon. A day later, the sisters teamed up to win the women's doubles crown.
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![She played along with comedy group Dude Perfect at Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day; she hosted an exercise session with personal trainer Kira Stokes; she was there with her Serena as a doubles partner on the court and a supporter in her sister’s player box. Venus did plenty during her late summertime in New York City—with no sign of slowdown. “I just love being here, love playing here, the excitement of getting here, and the lead-up is all just—it never gets old,” said the 42-year-old. “It’s so sweet.”](https://images.tennis.com/image/private/t_16-9_768/f_auto/tenniscom-prd/c8aasdlvdra2zgze72rk.jpg)
She played along with comedy group Dude Perfect at Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day; she hosted an exercise session with personal trainer Kira Stokes; she was there with her Serena as a doubles partner on the court and a supporter in her sister’s player box. Venus did plenty during her late summertime in New York City—with no sign of slowdown. “I just love being here, love playing here, the excitement of getting here, and the lead-up is all just—it never gets old,” said the 42-year-old. “It’s so sweet.”
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