The two sisters have been playing professional tennis since 1994 (Venus) and 1995 (Serena).
Since then, they have meant so much to so many people.
As Richard once explained, he was celebrating Venus and Serena before they were born.
Richard credited his mother with his own motivation toward success.
Lyndrea was the ever-ready play pal.
I’m not sure how others saw Venus.
But to me, she was like a benevolent bodyguard."
She’s the only reason that Serena Williams ever existed" (viaPeople).
Serena and Venus grew up with their sisters Yetunde, Lyndrea, and Isha Price in Compton, California.
She explained that “it was really more about her saying to me, ‘Tunde.’
She never met my eldest sister.
She says she understands that Tunde isn’t around.
Richard Williams has five children in addition to Venus and Serena.
As Venus explained, others hoped to put limitations on Serena that she herself would not let stand.
And I think people told Serena she wouldn’t be great.”
Venus added that her sister is fearless, which is something that has always impressed her.
“She doesn’t accept second,” Venus said.
“She explicitly told me herself that she plays for first place” (via Harper’s Bazaar).
As she put it, they are incredibly important to one another.
“I think we’re each other’s hero,” she said.
“She’s my … everything in that sense.
And she’s the best younger sister you could ever have.
She’s so protective.
And I learned so much from her on [and] off the court.”
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly (viaSportskeeda), Serena similarly praised her sister.
“[Venus] was my hero and she still is my hero,” Serena said.
“She’ll do something and I’m like, ‘I’m doing that, too.’
As Serena toldHarper’s Bazaarof the film, “This isn’t a movie about tennis.
This is a movie about family.”
Venus echoed this idea inan interview with People’s Kay Adams.
While speaking on People (the TV Show!
Because me is Serena.
Me is my sisters.
And there’s no me without her.”
As she put it, as adults, the copying goes both ways.
The pair lived together until 2013, when Serena bought her first solo property in the same city.
The home is certainly impressive.
The home also has a small theater, a massive gym, and a pool and spa.
One of these involved reporting and commenting on the sport they both loved.
As she said, “It was her idea and we just grew it.
Now it’s getting pretty big.
The sisters were on hand to visit the Dolphins complex in August 2009.
Venus explained toESPNthat the team and location were important to them because Florida is their home.
As she put it, “To have this opportunity is really where our heart is.
We’re South Florida girls.
When we get off the road, this is where we come home to.
When we come home to Dolphins games, it’s going to be exciting.”
None of us grew up!
We’re all just a bunch of kids having fun.”
Venus also added that her niece makes being an aunt a joy.
As she put it, “(Olympia is) cute.
So, I have great bragging rights.”
In one video, Serena explained that the pandemic had some positive impacts on her typically intense schedule.
As she said, “I really look forward to getting back on the court.
It’s what I do best.
I absolutely love playing.
But this break is … a necessary evil.
