The last time the sisters would have played against each other was in Rome in 2019. But then Serena had to cancel due to a knee injury.
Tonight the sisters met in Lexington. And it turned out to be an entertaining match.
Venus won the first set 6-3. Serena responded in the second set by taking it home with 6-3.
Nice backhand decided the meetingThe decision came at position 4-4 in the third set. Serena Williams stood for a nice backhand and broke up to 5-4. Then she kept her serve and won 6-4.
- I think she was incredible today, she played really well. I do not know how I got out of the match, says Serena Williams.
The Williams sisters have met 31 times. Serena has 19 victories.