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Venus and Serena Williams have set an example for siblings in the sporting world. Apart from their tennis commitments, the two sisters often attend events across the globe together. Recently, Venus had a wish involving her younger sister.

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Despite an intriguing rivalry, the love among them has only grown. Further, take the example of the Academy Awards earlier this year. Serena and Venus attended the Oscars ceremony together where their film, King Richard, bagged a massive honor.

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Venus wants to experience camping with the likes of Serena Williams and Reilly Opelka

Recently, Venus took to Instagram to answer some of her fan’s questions on her brand, EleVen’s official Instagram handle. One of the fans asked her, “If you had to spend a week in a tent with a current (non-retired) ATP and WTA player, who would it be and why?”

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Replying to this question, Venus said, “And you know this would be Serena! But if it’s a group camping experience: @serenawilliams @reillyopelka @carolinewozniacki @grigordimitrov.”   

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Further, she hilariously added, “I would send them out and stay home where there is good plumbing.”

Serena congratulates Venus on her massive honor

Recently, the seven-time Grand Slam champion, Venus Williams, was chosen as Glamour UK magazine’s October cover star. It was a wonderful moment that made her younger sister proud. Subsequently, Serena took to Instagram to re-share the post via a story on her official Instagram handle. Additionally, she wrote, “That’s MY sister.”

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Last month, Venus attended Serena’s last match of her illustrious career. After her third-round defeat at the 2022 US Open, Serena thanked Venus for her positive influence on her career.

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Vatsal Shah is a tennis journalist at EssentiallySports, covering ATP and WTA storylines from the ES Trends Desk since 2023. He delivers breaking insights on major tournaments and player arcs, decoding tactical shifts and viral moments into accessible takeaways for fans worldwide. His coverage of Taylor Townsend’s Dubai title win stood out for capturing both the emotional significance of her victory and the context of her comeback.

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