Wimbledon - Williams sisters win doubles

Eurosport - Sat, 04 Jul 23:11:00 2009

Venus and Serena Williams put their clash in the singles final behind them to win the women's doubles title in emphatic style.

TENNIS 2009 Wimbledon Serena and Venus Williams hold trophies after winning ladies' doubles - 0

As the sun dipped down behind Centre Court's roof, Serena and Venus teamed up to win their fourth Wimbledon women's doubles title, defeating Samantha Stosur and Rennae Stubbs of Australia 7-6 6-4.

It was consolation of sorts for Venus, who had lost the women's singles final to her sister earlier in the day.

Serena beat her older sibling 7-6 6-2 to deny her a hat-trick of Wimbledon singles titles, while at the same time claiming a third Sw19 crown of her own.

Venus has now lost six of the eight grand slam singles finals she has played against Serena, three of them at Wimbledon.

Reuters

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  1. It's no contest with these two when they are­ totally concetrating on Tennis, and not on Shopping but­ I understand its no contest in the Shop's as well,­ so I suppose it's Game ,Set ,and Match, to Serena­ and Venus.
    Mike Maye.

    From michaelm, on Sun 5 Jul 7:43AM

  2. Hey Gerald, Brenda Schultz as well as half a dozen­ players in Graf's era were clocking serves in­ excess of 120mph on the WTA tour and that was not with­ the power rackets of today. Look up Steffi's record­ against the current players, I think you will be­ surprised to find out, no disrespect intended, how­ wrong you are.

    From lynz261, on Sun 5 Jul 6:53AM

  3. Steffi Graf did play both Serena and Venus Williams.­ Most of the matches coming after Graf had her­ reconstructive knee surgery, and Guess What. Graf head­ to head with Venus is 3 to 2 in Graf's favor.­ Steffi played Serena three times, but one of the­ matches was a tournament exhibition which is held­ before the Aussie Open, and not a tour event, so her­ head to head with Serena is officially one to one,­ though unofficially it is 2-1 Graf's favor.

    From lynz261, on Sun 5 Jul 6:42AM
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    (Comment 4) Good one! Even when they smile they­ don't look that much prettier!!

    From You shouldve worked that out!, on Sun 5 Jul 5:13AM
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    sisters are just bulging muscles for bulldozer power­ play
    No subtle tennis skills in sight ~~~~ should­ have signed up for Volleyball ~~ or basketball­ etc

    or maybe sign up to volunteer for duty in­ Afghanistan to helpout US duty troops service

    From pitcrew66, on Sun 5 Jul 3:10AM
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    centre court players seating box & ROYAL BOX were­ both sensibly deserted very earlly
    for womens doubles­ final

    From pitcrew66, on Sun 5 Jul 3:05AM

  7. Steffi Graf against either Venus or Serena? Steffi­ would not be able to run around her backhand fast­ enough to beat either of the sisters. She never had to­ play against players with their powerful serves or­ ground strokes.

    From geraldwilliams6819, on Sun 5 Jul 1:58AM

  8. Dinara Safina, get real, what was the score against­ venus 6-1 6-0. The Williams sisters are big game­ players, hence the multitude of slams they have between­ them.

    From smico13, on Sun 5 Jul 1:12AM

  9. I would have loved to see either of the Williams­ sisters play against Steffi Graff in her prime. The­ winner would be too close to call. Perhaps they could­ do an exhibition match?

    From OsmanK, on Sun 5 Jul 12:50AM

  10. These 2 ladies have DOMINATED women's tennis.­ Credit where credit is due. Unfortunately, the media­ tends to glorify Jamaican scum like Rhianna and­ gangster rappers like Jay-Z etc. We should have more­ positive and inspirational role-models for our­ children, like the Venus sisters.

    From OsmanK, on Sun 5 Jul 12:47AM
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    DINARA SAFINA IS THE BEST PLAYER OF ALL TIME . AS­ EVERYONE CAN SEE SHE DON'T NEED TO WIN A SLAM TO­ BECOME NO.1 .THAT'S PHENOMANENAL.

    From ozlenhakan, on Sun 5 Jul 12:39AM

  12. Who´s this chelseabeth for Christs sake?? cant u­ appreciate good things for once and admit to the fact­ that this girls were just too good for their­ opponents.CONGRATULATIONS GIRLS....this is the result­ of hard work......the same kind of hard work that Roger­ Federer passes through as well.... LUV Y´LL..ROGER­ FEDERER + SERENA & VENUS WILLIAMS = BEST EVER

    From joe, on Sun 5 Jul 12:32AM
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    i think the article is wrong.
    it should say : the­ williams brothers seal doubles titles
    hahahah

    From Beth, on Sun 5 Jul 12:00AM
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    i think the article is wrong.
    it should say : the­ williams brothers seal doubles titles
    hahahah

    From Beth, on Sat 4 Jul 11:59PM
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    your just stupid

    From Isti, on Sat 4 Jul 11:26PM

  16. What more could I say: Congratulations from the bottom­ of my heart! It has been a very, very impressive­ singles and doubles tournament for the both of you!

    From Casalpusterlengho, on Sat 4 Jul 11:24PM

  17. Congratulations! How remarkable that you two have shown­ the rest of us what hard work, civilized behavior,­ development of physical, emotional, and intellectual­ gifts can accomplish when all those disciplines are­ supported by unrelenting determination. You are indeed­ role models for us and generations to come.

    From Hatsutking, on Sat 4 Jul 9:19PM
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