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‘Always Saving My Life’- ‘Tight-Knit’ Sister Love in Full Display as Venus Williams Made a Poignant Admission About Her ‘Best Friend’ in 2018

Published 08/04/2023, 12:24 PM EDT

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The American tennis sisters, Venus Williams and Serena Williams, with their stellar prowess, have long entrenched their exceptional, unmatched legacies in the tennis realm. After making their debut at a tender age, the Williams sisters went on to amass 122 combined WTA singles titles during their illustrious tennis journeys. However, this might not have been possible without the unwavering support of their family, including their parents, ‘King Richard’ and Oracene Price.

Another individual who has always stood by them during both their on and off-court endeavors is their half-sister, Isha Price. The American lawyer and producer’s instrumental role in their journey was previously brought to light by the younger sister, Venus. While showcasing her love and admiration for Isha, the 7 singles Grand Slam champion candidly made a poignant admission about her ‘best friend’.

Venus Williams was once overwhelmed with emotions while hailing her elder sister

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During their remarkable journeys in the women’s circuit, the American tennis icons have bagged a number of endorsement deals with renowned brands. And it was their half-sister, Isha Price who has served as a contract and brand manager for the Williams sisters during their initial phase on the WTA Tour.

Even during their matches, the American producer has never held herself back from rooting for her tennis legend sisters.  Speaking about her unwavering support, Venus Williams was once all praises for her elder sister in an interview with The Root. The 43-year-old tennis legend said, “She’s always saving my life”. 

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Later, the former Wimbledon champion also opened up about how she has been grateful to have three older and two younger sisters in her family. While calling them her ‘role models,’  Venus said, “We’re a tight-knit family. We were taught that your sisters are your best friends.”

Apart from Isha, her younger sister, Lyndrea has also supported the 7 singles Grand Slam champion in her off-court endeavors.

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Venus ‘ younger half-sister Lyndrea is also part of her business endeavors

On top of being a prominent figure in the tennis circuit, the former world No. 1 player is also a designer and a successful entrepreneur in the fashion realm. The 43-year-old tennis legend previously launched her activewear brand, EleVen, and has since propelled it to unprecedented heights in the business industry. Having a keen sense of fashion, her younger sister, Lyndrea also became a part of the popular clothing brand. Since then, she has been working alongside the tennis legend as their apparel line continues to attract fashionistas.

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What do you think of Venus’ sisters’ unwavering support in both her on and off-court endeavors? Let us know in the comments section.

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Anurag Gusain

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Anurag Gusain is a tennis writer at EssentiallySports. Being a huge tennis fan, he enjoys watching the Spanish legend Rafael Nadal dominate other superstars on the ATP Tour. His coverage of Nadal's 14 French Open titles has been hailed as some of the best in the business, showcasing his talent for storytelling and his ability to capture the essence of the sport.
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Arijit Saha