Venus vs. Serena at Wimbledon Finals
July 2, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Tennis
It will be a one-two finish for the Williams sisters as Venus Williams and Serena Williams square off in the ladies final at Wimbledon for the fourth time on Saturday. It feels like a repeat of last years finals. Venus won 7-5, 6-4 so I’m wondering if kid sister, Serena, will top her this year.
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Venus took down Dinara Safina in a predictable semifinal match. Venus Williams has won 35 straight sets for an incredible record – she hasn’t lost on Centre Court since 2004. That’s unbelievable! Meanwhile, 23-year-old Safina incurred 16 unforced errors in the lopsided 6-1, 6-0 loss. At least it was over quickly – Venus destroyed the world No.1 in just 51 minutes!
The battle between Serena Williams and Elena Dementieva was a lot more interesting. While the pair traded breaks in the first couple games and then went head-to-head for the rest of the thrilling match. Right down to the final set, the intensity was incredible and it looked like Dementieva might take it after Williams double faulted but in the end, Williams walked away with a 6-7 (4-7), 7-5, 8-6 victory over the Olympic gold medalist.
The Williams sisters, who will meet for the 21st time, have dominated the finals at Wimbledon for seven of the last nine years. I’m sure it will be an amazing match!
