History being made has defined Serena and Venus Williams since they started playing tennis as children. While neither was born in Compton, California, their family moved there when they were youngsters. Venus, who is older, was born in Lynwood, California, and Serena was born in Saginaw, Michigan.
March is Women’s History Month, so honoring the Williams sisters seems to be a natural fit. Women’s History Month began as National Women’s Week in 1980. Women’s History Month started in 1987 by an act of the U.S. Congress. Venus and Serena are well suited to be honored during this time and, in fact, any other time as well. Sharing the Williams story is important to young girls everywhere and should be required reading.
Venus was 10 years old and Serena a bit younger when their family moved to West Palm Beach, Florida. There, they were students at the Rick Macci Tennis Academy. It was the wisdom and discernment their parents had to make for this type of cross-country move. Think about it, the entire family made a major geographical move with the belief that Serena and Venus had a future in tennis.
The Williams sisters became a dominant force on the tennis courts. At one point, Venus was 63-0 on the USTA (United States Tennis Association) Junior Tour. Serena’s dominance was just as great.
Their list of accomplishments is awe-inspiring. For example, Venus has won five Wimbledon titles and little sister Serena has won seven Wimbledon titles. They have won on all surfaces in convincing fashion. Their titles include singles, doubles and mixed doubles championships.
In their championship run, they have represented the United States in the Olympics and have won four gold medals. In all, Venus and Serena Williams have won more than 100 singles titles.
While some may debate this point, I don’t know if there has ever been another more formidable family duo and there seems to be no end in sight. In January, Serena Williams won her 23rd Grand Slam tennis title as she lifted the Australian Open trophy. Even if you are a casual tennis and\or sports fan, you know that she defeated her sister, Venus, in the final. This is just incredible!
