Kids-Music Study-and-Learn Kids-Games Ducksters-Kids-Site Kids-Movies Fun-kids

Kids-Sports

Ducksters Kids

About Ducksters

Parents Place

Software Downloads

Jokes for Kids

Other Fun Stuff

 

Williams Sisters                

Back to Kids Sports
Back to Kids Tennis

Two of the best women tennis players in the world today are sisters, Venus Williams and Serena Williams. Both of the Williams sisters have been ranked Number 1 in the world at some point in their tennis career.

Venus Williams

Venus Williams, born on June 17th 1980 in Lynwood California, is a year older than her sister. Venus is arguably the best grass court tennis player of the 21st century. She has won the major grass court championship, Wimbledon, five times since 2000. Venus has a great all around tennis game, but her greatest weapon is her powerful serve. She has arguably the most feared serve in women's tennis today. Venus also makes great use of her height and long reach to get to balls that most players can't reach.

Serena Williams was born on September 26th, 1981 in Saginaw, Michigan. She may be the more well-rounded player winning less on grass than her sister, but more on other surfaces like clay and hard court. Serena also possesses a powerful serve and plays the baseline with the best in tennis. Serena was the last tennis player to hold all 4 Grand Slam titles at the same time.

What championships has Venus won?

In singles tennis Venus Williams has 39 career titles including 5 Wimbledon Championships, 2 US Opens, an Olympic Gold Medal, and a WTA championship.

In doubles tennis Venus has 12 career titles including 3 at Wimbledon, 1 US Open, 1 French Open, 1 Australian Open, and 2 Olympic Gold medals.

What championships has Serena won?

In singles tennis Serena Williams has 32 career titles including 2 Wimbledon Championships, 1 French Open, 3 US Opens, 3 Australian Opens, and a WTA championship

In doubles tennis Serena has 13 career titles including 3 at Wimbledon, 1 US Open, 1 French Open, 2 Australian Opens, and 2 Olympic Gold medals.

Have the sisters ever played each other?

Venus and Serena have played each other several times during their professional careers. As of this article they had played 18 times and had an even 9-9 record against each other. Several (7) of their meetings have come in the championships of major Grand Slam tournaments.

Fun Facts about the Williams Sisters

  • Serena was 4 years old when she won her first tournament
  • Both girls appeared in the Simpsons episode "Tennis the Menace"
  • Serena was a voice on the Playhouse Disney show Higglytown Heroes.
  • Venus has a fashion degree from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale.


Other Sports Legends:

Baseball: Derek Jeter
Basketball: Michael Jordan
Extreme: Shaun White
Football: Peyton Manning
Golf: Tiger Woods
Hockey: Wayne Gretzky
NASCAR: Jimmie Johnson
Olympics: Michael Phelps
Soccer: Mia Hamm
Tennis: Williams Sisters


Back to Kids Sports
Back to Kids Tennis


Kid's Poll


What is your favorite Halloween treat?
Hard candy
Chocolate
Apple
Money
Candy corns





Kid's Links



Search the web using Google SafeSearch






Kid's Home Page  Kid's Music  School Stuff  Kid's Games  Kid's Movies  Fun Kid's Stuff  Kid's Sports

This site is a product of TSI, Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved. By using this site you agree to the Terms of Use.