‘That’s How Competitive I Was’- Chris Evert Once Recalled Bizarre Moment With Sister Jeanne While Trying to Fathom Venus and Serena Williams’ Amazing Relationship

Venus and Serena Williams are two of the best tennis players of all time. Both the sisters were out of action for a long time and made a comeback recently in the Wimbledon Championships 2022. The sisters grew up together and learned the basics of tennis from the same coach. The love and affection between them is clearly visible. However, as soon as they step onto the opposite sides of the court, there’s pure and fierce competition on display.

Back in 2015, Serena and Venus were all set to play against each other in the quarterfinal of the US Open. It was a tough moment for fans of Williams’ sisters, as they were confused about whom to support. Former tennis star Chris Evert narrated a story of herself going through a similar situation when she played against her sister.

Chris Evert knows how it feels to lose against your sibling

Like many other American fans, former tennis star and a commentator of the game, Chris Evert was also in a difficult situation when Serena and Venus were to face each other. This reminded her of a similar situation she had faced in her life.

Recalling a match against her sister Jeanne Evert, she said,

“Jeanne and Olga Morozova once beat me and Martina Navratilova in a doubles match in Japan, I wouldn’t talk to her for three days. That’s how competitive I was.”

Further, Evert expressed her situation as being a fan of both the sisters. “I can’t even relate. It’s uncomfortable. And now, with what’s at stake? Who will the fans root for? I don’t even want to be in New York when they play. I want to be in another country,” she added.

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Later in the quarterfinals, Serena Williams defeated Venus in three sets. However, she lost to unseeded Roberta Vinci in the semifinals.

A look at the rivalry between Venus and Serena Williams

Both Serena and Venus are legends of the game, but younger sister Serena has done better overall.

While Venus has won 7 Major titles, Serena has a whooping 23 Grand Slam titles to her name.

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Talking about their head-to-head performance, they have faced each other 31 times, out of which Serena has won 19 matches while Venus managed to win 12.