feature-image

Imago

feature-image

Imago

Serena Williams and Venus Williams set social media alight yesterday when they performed a workout together. During the video Venus streamed on Instagram, the decorated siblings shared a range of moments together in a series of exercises led by the 41-year-old.

Watch What’s Trending Now!

After the session, they engaged in a simple Q&A. During that period, Serena revealed who inspired her during the course of her career.

ADVERTISEMENT

Serena Williams terms her family as her inspiration

Since making their debuts in 1994 and 1998 respectively, Venus and Serena Williams etched their name into women’s tennis immortality. They are the most decorated siblings in tennis, with 30 singles and 14 doubles Grand Slam victories. In addition, they also have an Olympic medal each in women’s singles, while sharing three Olympic gold medals in women’s doubles.

They also held the World No. 1 ranking in women’s singles as well as women’s doubles. Hence, it’s no surprise they garner attention from all corners of the globe over on social media. Raising awareness for a non-profit organisation titled Girls, Inc., Venus held another episode of ‘Wellness with Venus’ with none other than her younger sister.

ADVERTISEMENT

After going through a workout session, Venus asked her who inspired her to be where she is now. Serena admitted it was her family, while emphasising on Venus. She said“I’ve always been inspired by my Mom and Dad, and definitely you. Because I wouldn’t be here, literally if it wasn’t for your support. You definitely inspired me.”

ADVERTISEMENT

During her answer, Serena admitted Venus’ success on court and off court with her fashion brand inspired her in life.

ADVERTISEMENT

READ MORE:

Both Williams sisters will take part in women’s singles at the US Open

While Serena ranks #24 in the world, Venus ranks a lowly #147. However, the 41-year-old received a wildcard for the upcoming US Open, which means she will take part in the hard court Grand Slam.

ADVERTISEMENT

article-image

Getty

Although Venus‘ chances of clinching her eighth singles Grand Slam look extremely bleak, Serena could clinch her 24th at Flushing Meadows. However, a long injury layoff along with the rise of the competitiveness of players ranked above her puts her chances in jeopardy.

ADVERTISEMENT

WATCH STORY: LEGENDARY SIBLINGS: Serena Williams and Venus Williams’ Cherishable Moments at the French Open

ADVERTISEMENT

Share this with a friend:

Link Copied!

ADVERTISEMENT

Written by

author-image

Sanket Nair

878 Articles

Sanket Nair is an F1 & US Sports Author at EssentiallySports. He began following F1 since 2010, which made him an instant Sebastian Vettel fan. His favorite tracks on the calendar include Spa-Francorchamps, Monaco and Monza. When he's away from the keyboard, Sanket enjoys a short drive around town. He completed his Post-Graduation in Sports Management from Jain University, Bengaluru.

Know more

ADVERTISEMENT