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Serena Williams beats Venus Williams in South Africa
Venus Williams and Serena Williams at a press conference in Johannesburg – South Africa. PHOTO/AP/Themba Hadebe
Serena Williams delivered on her promise to avenge an earlier loss to Venus, beating her 6-3, 6-4 in South Africa on Sunday for just her fourth win in 13 exhibition matches between the sisters.
Serena Williams, the current Wimbledon, U.S. Open and Olympic champion, lost in straight sets to Venus Williams in Nigeria on Friday.
Venus Williams laughed and joked and played to the crowd throughout the match at Ellis Park Indoor Arena.
Serena was serious in the first set but lightened up in the second, rallying with a delighted ball girl at one point while Venus left the court for a bathroom break.
The youngster playing with the racket of Venus — took Serena by surprise with a cross-court forehand winner after a series of gentle shots back and forth, delighting 4,000 fans at Ellis Park Indoor Arena in Johannesburg and earning a hug from Serena at the net.
“South Africa, you guys are completely amazing,” Serena said. “I’ve loved my time I’ve had here. It’s been incredible. I have to come back and spend weeks here on vacation.”
As during their match in Lagos, Venus laughed and joked and played up to the crowd throughout the contest.
