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4 Jul, 2008

Wimbledon tonight interview

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Serena talks about the bond between her and sister Venus and reveals her excitement regarding Wimbledon. Serena:

Venus always gets mad when I steal her clothes and her bags.

Serena Williams interview during Wimbledon 2008

1 Oct, 2003

O Magazine interview

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Williams talks about playing against her older sister Venus when she was growing up in an interview with O Magazine.

When we were younger, it was difficult for me to play Venus because she’d always beat me so badly. I had to improve just so I could stay in the game. Even now when we practice together, I have to watch out because she’ll just blow me off the court.

2002

Today show interview

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The sisters talk about the French Open, losing to younger sibling Serena, being ranked 1 and 2 as the first African-Americans in history and the impact of the game. Serena:

Once the match is over we are family and friends again but during the match we are competitors.

Venus Williams & Serena Williams interview TODAY Show (2002)

Mar 1999

Sports Machine interview

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Venus and Serena talk about what they want to accomplish from playing tennis, family bonding, and their enjoyment of the game. Serena:

I love to compete, I love nothing more than going out there and coming off with the win.

Vintage Serena Williams and Venus Williams Interviews

1992

Trans World Sport interview

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Serena and Venus practice at the Rick Macci Tennis Academy in Florida. They express future dreams and practice with their father and coach, Richard Williams. Richard:

Serena will probably be a better player than Venus.

11 and 12-year-old Venus & Serena Williams on Trans World Sport