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Venus and Serena Williams are two of the most iconic athletes in the sporting world. From playing as teenagers under their father’s guidance to locking horns on the courts on the WTA tour, the sisters have been alongside each other throughout their lives.

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The Williams sisters have spent most of their life and career in one another’s company. Therefore, one feeling the absence of the other is fair. Like in the year 2015, when Serena was so done with missing her sister, she wrote a note asking for her to return.

Serena Williams showcased her love for her sister, Venus

Williams took to Facebook to inform her elder sister that she needs her by her side to stay healthy and happy. She wrote, “I’m not doing so well without Venus Williams. I’m getting mentally sick, I’m lonely, I’m sad.”

 “I just really miss my best friend. My twin, my heart, my sister. I know you are working, but I’m not the same without you. Can u come back, please?” the former World no.1 added.

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Thereafter, showcasing peak sibling behavior, she jokingly tried to crack a deal. Williams wrote, “I promise I will stay out of your room, maybe. Although I was just there getting some things I needed.”

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Serena debuted a year after Venus and the sisters stormed the WTA tour, competing for almost every title. Thereafter, they stepped into the doubles category and became invincible. The duo secured 14 Grand Slam trophies and three Olympics doubles gold medals under their name.

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What are Serena and Venus up to these days?

The 23-time Grand Slam champion said goodbye to her over 25 year long career last month at Flushing Meadows. Serena managed to survive till the third round in the US Open and, after giving a intense battle with the Aussie Ajla Tomljanović, she walked out of the sport.

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Speaking of Venus, the seven-time Grand Slam champion, made a comeback around the same time as Serena this year but is still looking for her first win. She suffered an opening round defeat in every event of the American swing, including the US Open.

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