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Serena Williams: “Hey, Billie – I Got You”

T Lamont — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 17:53:14 +0000

While her big sister Venus has been busy trying to impress people with her fashion stylings, little sister Serena has been doing what she does best.

Winning Grand Slam titles.

Williams dusted #21-ranked Vera Zvonareva. And when I say ”dusted,” I mean dusted. Serena posted a straight set victory (6-3, 6-2) over the Russian that lasted a mere 67 minutes. The win allowed Williams to notch her 13th singles Grand Slam title, which moved her past tennis legend Billie Jean King into sixth place in that category.

“My dream was able to come true. Everyone’s dream can come true if you just stick to it and work hard. This one is very special.”

“Hey, Billie – I got you. This is No. 13 for me now. It’s just amazing to able to be among such great people.”

Serena still has quite a ways to climb to get to the top of the list, however. Here’s the top five ladies on this list:

5th – Martina Navratilova (18)

4th – Chris Evert (18)

3rd – Helen Wills (19)

2nd – Steffi Graf (22)

1st – Margaret Court (24)

So, basically, Williams would almost have to double her output up to this point prior to her retirement if she has visions of making it to the top. Barring a run of consecutive Grand Slam titles, we probably won’t see this happening.

But without a doubt, Serena is firmly in control of the women’s singles tennis scene.

Venus Williams’ Eye-Popping Attire

T Lamont — Tue, 25 May 2010 12:43:36 +0000

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Someone appeared to have went commando at the French Open on Sunday. That’s right – commando as in no underwear.

Do I really need to tell you who it was?

Well, most would probably have guessed Serena Williams. And you would have been wrong, but very, very hot.

This was one of several breath-taking moments during Venus' French Open match on Sunday.

Big sis Venus sported skin-toned underwear that had everybody abuzz. The imagery probably raised more than a few eyebrows from the crowd when she took a swing – or heaven forbid, whenever it was her turn to serve.

I’m not sure how the women spectators reacted, but any men in attendance probably avoided their bathroom or refreshment trips when the older Williams was serving. I’m sure that some wives may have sent their hubbies on various errands during the seemingly risque moments.

But then the word might have spread that it really wasn’t a bare booty that they were seeing. And all became right with the world again.

In the midst of it all, Venus straight-setted her opponent Patty Schnyder 6-3,6-3.

But Schnyder can really hold her head up high knowing that her moment in the spotlight was overshadowed…by a pair of brown drawers.

Serena Williams – Australian Queen Times Five

T Lamont — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:05:52 +0000

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Before all is said and done, Serena Williams may be known best for her individual achievements. Having teamed with her older sibling, Venus, to win 11 Grand Slam doubles championships, her dominance in that genre of tennis is well documented. But her individual brilliance has quite possibly passed her (and her sister’s) legacy as a duo.

In fact, at the ripe of age of 28, Australians may already regard Serena as the best tennis player of all time.

The younger Williams sister defeated Justine Henin, 6-4, 3-6, 6-2, to wrap up her fifth Australian Open title. The win moved Serena to sixth on the all-time womens’ Grand Slam list – as she is currently tied win tennis legend Billie Jean King.

Serena's power was just too much for her opponents in the Australian Open.

Williams had a secure No.1 world ranking coming into the event. However, after losing to fifth-ranked Elena Dementieva in the finals of the Medibank International, Serena needed a strong showing. This year’s Australian Open was full of upsets, paving the way for any of the top seeds that could limit their mistakes.

Williams certainly had her struggles, including three-set matches against Victoria Azarenka and Henin – as well as a grueling straight-set semifinal victory against Na Li – but she was able to channel her power game at key instances to push her into the winner’s circle.

It was a similar story against Henin. Williams was just too powerful when she needed to be against Henin, who is a seasoned champion tennis player in her own right.

Time and time again, Williams has proved that she is the best in the world – as her No.1 world ranking attests. When she’s on her game, she is an unstoppable force.

What about when she’s not on her game?

Well…just ask Azarenka, Li and Henin.

Serena Williams Can’t Dance!!!

T Lamont — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:28:08 +0000

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Now Venus looked like she had some rhythm. But Serena…well…you be the judge…

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Sibling Dominance

T Lamont — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:05:55 +0000

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"Guess what? We're the two best women's players in the world..."

As Venus and Serena Williams prepare to square off in the women’s singles Wimbledon Finals for the fourth time (and the second straight time) , we all are set to enjoy a treat on Independence Day. But with this showdown pending, I had a question stirring inside:

Are the Williams sisters the best same generation set of siblings to dominate a sport?

The statistics certainly say so. Venus’ career has seen her pile up 5 Wimbledon championships and 7 Grand Slam titles. Younger sister Serena has contributed 2 Wimbledon championships and 10 Grand Slam titles of her own.

The amazing thing about their dominance of the tennis landscape is that they have been able to establish and maintain their individual identities. Everyone is appreciate of the differences in their personalities and playing styles which have led them to such athletic success and worldwide fame. Serena, more of a natural socialite, has a power game that has been unrivaled by any of her contemporaries. The more reserved Venus has dominated the competition with an all-around game rooted in top-notch conditioning and tennis IQ.

If there could ever be anything unfortunate about the emergence of this duo, if could be this – just think of the other-worldly status that one of them would have been able to achieve if the other was not in the picture.

But the fact that they are both superstars, and will go down as legendary (from both a singles and doubles standpoint) probably says even more about them as sisters and individuals. True unparalleled dominance.