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Venus Williams to beat Justine Henin in a thrilling Australian Open final

The battle is on in Melbourne – watch out for Serena Williams and Anna Chakvetadze to go close, but the other Williams sister has the experience to triumph against the world No.1 Posted January 14, 2008 by Kenneth Evans, Jr.

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Can Venus put on a stellar performance to win Roland Garros?

Despite a less than convincing performance in round one, the American has come to Paris with a spring in her step and if she plays to her best, she could go all the way. Posted May 28, 2008 by Gregory Lanzenberg

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King, Graf, Navratilova: Are Venus and Serena Williams now up there with the all-time greats?

It was a case of high five for Venus as she beat her younger sister to take the Wimbledon singles crown yet again. The sensational siblings now have 15 Grand Slam titles between them - and there are almost certainly more to come. Posted July 06, 2008 by Gregory Lanzenberg

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Family rivalry aside, Venus Williams simply wants to be the best

She's had to live with the constant reminder by her father that younger sister Serena is a better player, but here is an in-depth analysis of the feelings of the four-times Wimbledon champion. Posted August 12, 2007 by Gregory Green

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Enough of these attacks on Venus and Serena - the Williams sisters are a class apart

America's super tennis sisters are under a constant barrage of vilification from the media. Given what they have brought to the modern game, this criticism is totally unacceptable. Posted August 11, 2007 by Torria Gates

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Williams will win Wimbledon - but will it be Venus or Serena?

For the first time in five years, the sisters will meet in the final of a Grand Slam, but not before some anxious moments for younger sister Serena in the semi-final. Posted July 04, 2008 by Gregory Lanzenberg

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Venus crumbles at US Open as Serena avenges Wimbledon loss

The younger Williams sister handles the tie-break tension to squeeze through to the semi-finals at Flushing Meadows. Posted September 04, 2008 by Gregory Lanzenberg

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Venus and Serena Williams fly the flag for African American tennis players

A great opening tribute night at Flushing Meadows to the black American players who have made the game what it is today. Posted August 29, 2007 by Torria Gates

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Serena or Venus Williams - who'll win the battle in Bangalore?

With both sisters having an under-par season so far, their first match since the 2005 US Open should be interesting. Posted March 08, 2008 by Abe Battjes

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A new year but the same old success story for Justine Henin and the Williams sisters

The big three in women's tennis should grab most of the Grand Slams and championships in 2008, and there's the added incentive of the Beijing Olympics. But keep an eye open for Lindsay Davenport. Posted January 02, 2008 by Abe Battjes

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Venus or Serena can put the Williams sisters in seventh heaven at Wimbledon

The Americans have history on their side but they face tough competition from Sharapova, Ivanovic, Jankovic and Dementieva if they are to add to the six titles they have won between them. Posted June 22, 2008 by Aasim Shaffi

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US women's tennis in meltdown as time catches up with Venus and Serena Williams

Where have all the great American players gone? The nation that gave us Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, Jennifer Capriati and Co looks in terminal decline. Posted June 06, 2008 by Chris Goldsmith

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A new Williams challenge for Venus and Serena's dad

Richard Williams barely knows how to hold a racket, but with his new academy for youngsters, he could well hold the future of American tennis in his hands. Posted December 24, 2007 by Ilana Berger

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Why did Justine Henin, Serena and Venus Williams all tremble in Oz?

The top three of women’s tennis all fell at the quarter-final stage of the first Grand Slam of the year. They all have different stories but leave a big question mark. Posted February 07, 2008 by Aasim Shaffi

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Justine Henin, Venus and Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova in battle for Melbourne glory

The Australian Open draw has pulled out a few surprises. As the Williams sisters will both go neck to neck against the mighty Serbians and Henin will try to tame an unlucky Sharapova early on. Posted January 13, 2008 by Aasim Shaffi

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Why sister power is suddenly failing Venus and Serena Williams

The sisters' power hitting from the baseline is no longer a threat on the women's circuit. To get back on top they need to add serve and volley, variation of speed and finesse to their game. Posted January 27, 2008 by Ilana Berger

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Venus and Serena Williams a tough sister act to follow

They may not hold a lot of titles together, but they are just about unbeatable as a team - and they have the Grand Slams to prove it. Posted March 19, 2008 by Abe Battjes

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Shining star Venus Williams is in a world of her own

With 36 singles titles and nine doubles titles to her name, the elder Williams sister has earned the right to be called the greatest. Posted March 24, 2008 by Abe Battjes

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Maria Sharapova and the Serbians are simply not good enough

Sharapova, Jelena Jankovic and Ana Ivanovic may have a chance of winning Grand Slams, but Justine Henin and the Williams sisters are in a league of their own. Posted September 02, 2007 by Aasim Shaffi

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Why is Venus Williams playing Tier IV events in the Far East?

Could it all be down to appearance money when she elects a $175,000 tournament while the rest of the top 10 are in Stuttgart for their share of $650,000? Posted October 14, 2007 by Freddie Muller

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World Nos. 1 and 2 - the final goal for Serena and Venus Williams

The sisters haven't played in as many events as they might, but they are both in the Top Ten in the world, and looking for something even better. Posted October 17, 2007 by Dennis Howard

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Serena Williams' toughest opponent is her own mental state

The world's most dominant player for several years can blow any opponent off court with her power game, but she's being let down by her own mental frailties. Posted October 19, 2007 by J.R. Williams

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2007: Roger Federer and Justine Henin dominate while Serena and Venus Williams make their comeback

A look back at the tennis scene over the last 12 months - and a look ahead to the young stars who could set the scene alight in 2008. Posted November 01, 2007 by Louise McNamara

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Have Venus and Serena Williams found the answer to tennis burn-out?

With so many of today's top players running out of steam before their time, a Sportingo author questions whether too much tennis at a young age could be the reason the likes of Tracy Austin and Bjorn Borg retired prematurely. Posted September 16, 2008 by Mark Hauser

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Williams sisters can spoil the Henin party in New York

World No.1 Justine is favourite for the final Grand Slam of the season, but the Australian and Wimbledon champions will also be contenders on home soil. Posted August 22, 2007 by Kenneth Evans, Jr.

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Williams sisters could power their way to every Grand Slam title

But the hard-hitters are allowing the less powerful "retrievers" to frustrate, and often dominate, their game. Posted August 29, 2007 by Justin Wallace

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Williams sisters face tough US Open battle - Maria Sharapova sits comfortably

Serena is destined to meet Justine Henin once again in the quarter-final, while Venus Williams takes on the mighty Serbians and Sharapova couldn't be in a better position. Posted August 24, 2007 by Aasim Shaffi

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Roger Federer, the Williams sisters, Roddick and Henin look hot for Flushing Meadows

This year's US Open is more open than ever with a raft of contenders for both crowns. The tournament promises to be one of the closest run in recent years. Posted August 26, 2007 by Dennis Howard

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US Open Day One Live Online: Roger Federer in action along with Justine Henin, Venus Williams, Andy Murray and Serena Williams

The 2007 US Open gets off to a flying start as both number one seeds take on lowly ranked opponents, game of the day pits John Isner against Jarkko Nieminen. Posted August 27, 2007 by Mark Apostolou

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US Open Day Nine Live Online: Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Novak Djokovic and Justine Henin

We are getting ever closer to finding out who will be the triumphant men and women at the US Open as we near the business end of proceedings. Match of the day is certainly World number one Justine Henin versus Serena Williams. Posted September 04, 2007 by Gabriela Lubenfeld

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US Open Day Seven Live Online: Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Justine Henin and Marion Bartoli all in action

The US Open has already thrown a few surprises, none bigger than last years champion Maria Sharapova falling to an unknown. Will today's order of play create more unlikely heroes? Posted September 02, 2007 by Mark Apostolou

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Justine Henin and the Williams sisters lead the charge for equality in tennis

The women's game is more appealing than the men's with a raft of exciting teenage players and some great Slam winners. So why do they still lag behind the men in earnings in most tournaments? Posted November 02, 2007 by Abe Battjes

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