It was the year 2018 and the Indian Wells got off to a flying start, as many expected it to be. Two of the best names in the tennis world Serena Williams and sister Venus Williams decided to take part in the tournament. Serena was making her comeback to tennis after giving birth to Olympia. On the other hand, her sister Venus was in flying form and was seeded 8th in the tournament.
Interestingly, these two stars collided in the first round itself and Venus, who was in the form of her life prevailed victorious over her younger sister Serena. Sharing the video on the social media account, the Indian Wells admin wrote that this was a ‘clash between the queens’. As soon as the post went public, the fans could not stop themselves from sparking their opinion on this.
Fans bombard X with their feelings on the Serena Willaims and Venus Williams 2018 encounter
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In an interesting match, it was Venus Williams who came out on top in a straight-set win. The final scoreline of the match remained 6-3, 6-4. While the video showcased some of the most amazing points that the two secured during the encounter, the fans came ahead and made sure that they made their feelings known. One fan came ahead and suggested that Venus Williams was bossing in the match. “aunty Vee was BOSSING,” wrote the fan.
aunty Vee was BOSSING https://t.co/SsyoKysU4t
— Serena's snatched wig (@Danidilo2) February 24, 2024
Another fan came ahead and pointed out that after the loss in this match, Serena Williams was really not happy with the result. “Serena was so pissed after this match,” wrote the fan.
Serena was so pissed after this match. 😂😂😂 https://t.co/yCl1Bx76u1
— Andrew Atkinson (@atkinsonfasho) February 24, 2024
Next, this fan did not shy away from appreciating the efforts that both the stars pulled in. Despite being nearly 40, the way they were striking the ball was something that caught the fan off-guard. “Striking the ball this well especially being almost 40 yrs old, they are THE BEST EVER! THEY ARE TENNIS,” said the fan.
Striking the ball this well especially being almost 40 yrs old, they are THE BEST EVER! THEY ARE TENNIS. https://t.co/LCMo4sNf9d
— Mk 🖤 (@mkcarter25) February 25, 2024
Even though Serena Williams might have won more titles than her elder sister, this fan believed that there was one thing where the elder one was superior: hitting the forehands. “Unpopular opinion: Venus’ forehand is better,” said the fan.
Unpopular opinion: Venus’ forehand is better 🤭 https://t.co/xd4ZzwEyYc
— Cas (@AO_SW19) February 24, 2024
Last, but not least, this fan came ahead and said that he always liked it when Venus Williams gave her opponents lashings. “I always enjoyed seeing Vee give her them lashings,” said the fan.
I always enjoyed seeing Vee give her them lashings 😭 https://t.co/yDhlIfG4Cv
— B-nus Williams (@KingOnTheRise) February 24, 2024
Thus the fans came in and made their feelings clear to a time when Serena Williams faced her sister Venus Williams in the Indian Wells. The match, which ended in a win for Venus Williams saw her clinch the victory in just one and a half hours.
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Venus Williams made her way into the semi-finals of the tournament before bowing out
Venus Williams, who stunned everyone as she managed to defeat her sister Serena in the first round managed to make her way into the semi-finals of the tournament. Her fine run was ended by Daria Kasatkina, who proved to be too strong for her. Despite being 20th seeded, she managed to pull the match into a three-set thriller and eventually win it.
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The final scoreline of the match remained 6-4, 4-6, 5-7 in favor of Kastakina. With this, a glorious run for Venus Williams ended and her hopes of laying her hands on the title vanished away. However, the way that she played, she was a pure force to be dealt with during her peak.
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