On the Court, Everyone's a Competitor
From a young age, the Williams sisters spent countless hours training together before embarking on their professional tennis careers.
One thing is for sure, both Venus and Serena Williams have never intended to yield to their sister on the court. Evidence lies in the fact that both have held the world No. 1 ranking for many weeks.
Some say that as sisters, especially as blood sisters, there should be some compromise, but if they accepted yielding to each other, they wouldn't become the fiercest women in the sports world.
The lesson learned from the Williams sisters is that in life, we may find ourselves in unwanted competitions, but that should not be a reason to restrain our potential.
Off the Court, Their Sisterhood Remains Unchanged
"Sibling rivalry" is perhaps the most appropriate term to describe the Williams sisters.
Countless times have we witnessed Serena and Venus on the same screen, facing each other on the court, with every serve devoid of hesitation.
That's the story on the court, but what about outside?
While they give their all on the court, Venus and Serena have never harbored animosity towards each other off the court. Images of them getting along well in public are not rare.
Serena once shared that competing against her sister is a blessing, as whoever wins, the Williams family name is honored.
Sisters Forever on the Same Team
Singles competition is not the only event in tennis; there's also doubles, where the Williams sisters join forces.
Stepping onto the court together and supporting each other to defeat opponents is perhaps the secret to Serena Williams and Venus Williams' bond. Their gameplay together symbolizes the epitome of sibling solidarity.
To date, they have won 23 titles in doubles events, including numerous prestigious Grand Slam tournaments. Their abilities are undeniable, but without unity and harmony, they could never achieve such glory.
"No Room for Jealousy"
As blood sisters, it's hard not to feel a hint of jealousy towards each other, especially for the Williams sisters, who often face each other on the court.
If jealousy were to prevail, perhaps they wouldn't even look at each other. Venus and Serena, despite being blood sisters, are different individuals with their own strengths. What matters is that they recognize and appreciate each other.
Serena Williams once shared that she used to envy her sister for her slender physique.
"When I was 23, I realized I wasn't like Venus. My body was round. I had big breasts and a big butt. My sister looked like a supermodel with a well-proportioned body and everything. Growing up, I really wanted to be like her, but then one day I realized that it was impossible. Because I wasn't like other girls, it took me some time to accept that – to be different. But being different is good." – Instead of succumbing to negative emotions, Serena utilized her physical strength to excel in sports. Over 300 weeks at world No. 1 stand as her testament.
Breaking Down Barriers of Discrimination
If someone says that women cannot play sports as well as men, they probably haven't heard of the Williams sisters.
Alongside their impressive achievements, Serena and Venus are clear evidence that women don't need the glamour of appearance to be admired. The strength and athleticism of the Williams duo are undeniable beauties.
Countless times, the sisters have been criticized by the media for not being beautiful or soft. Especially with Serena, people say she has too many muscles, resembling a man… In response, she doesn't need big words; her confidence and achievements on the court are the strongest testament to herself.
For nearly 20 years on the court, the two girls have become invaluable inspirations for young, passionate, and successful women.