Serena and Venus Williams as kids.Photo: gettyHappy Birthday,Serena Williams!The tennis great turns 42 on Sept. 26, 2023, and some fans probably feel they’ve known her all her life.In the spotlight from a young age thanks to her talents (and those of her big sis,Venus), Serena has grown from über-impressive kid to global champion to the actual G.O.A.T. who happens to also be a devotedwife and mother of two.In honor of her latest milestone, check out these sweet throwback photos of Serena Williams and her sister Venus through the years.01of 15Compton CourtsVenus, Richard and Serena Williams.Paul Harris/Online USA/ GettyVenus andSerena Williamssported colorful tees while practicing in Compton with their dad Richard Williams in 1991, years before they would play each other for the first time as pros at the Wimbledon semifinals in July 2000.02of 15Sparking SmilesgettyVenus and Serena were as close as can be, especially during their early years training in Florida with matching Reebok gear in 1992.03of 15Beaded BraidsRichard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive via GettyAs the sisters prepared for the U.S. Open at New York City’s Arthur Ashe Stadium years ago, they twinned with their white-beaded braids — a look they would be remembered for.04of 15Double Dare YouStefan Hesse/picture alliance via GettyThe dominating doubles partners matched in white tennis dresses and sneakers while facing off against Mercedes Paz and Rika Hiraki during a match in 1998. (They won, of course.)05of 15Seeing DoublegettyOn and off the court, Serena has talked about copying older sister Venus.“I was like, ‘Why am I not Venus?’ And she was tired of me copying her. She was like, ‘Get your own identity, please!’ " Serena toldGQin November 2018 about how close they were, and still are.06of 15Sisters in SyncTony Marshall/EMPICS via GettyThe sisters hydrated at the same time in their matching white-and-blue tops at Wimbledon in 2001.07of 15Victory LapMARTYN HAYHOW/AFP via GettyVenus and Serena were all smiles after winning their third round doubles match at Wimbledon in 2000 against Irina Spirlea and Caroline Vis.08of 15Silly SistersVenus and Serena Williams.William STEVENS/Gamma-Rapho via GettySerena giggled while chatting with Venus at the French Open tennis tournament in 1999. The two always had fun on the court, while coordinating in their tennis dresses.09of 15Got Your BackMIKE NELSON/AFP via Getty Images)Serena showcased her powerful backhand while Venus focused forward during their 1999 match against Katrina Adams and Debbie Graham at the Evert Cup in Indian Wells.10of 15Winning BigMike Hewitt/GettyAfter Serena won against Venus at Wimbledon in 2002, the sisters came together to show off their shiny new hardware.11of 15Memory LaneVenus shared a throwback of the two from Wimbledon 2000, twinning in their white outfits and gold accessories.12of 15Favorite FlashbackOlder sis Venus shared a sweet snap of her and her little sis Serena as they took the court together at Wimbledon in 2016.13of 15Going for GoldSerena threw it back to the sisters' very first gold medals at the 2000 Olympics.14of 15Little Sister Strikes AgainSure, she’s arguably the greatest athlete of all time, but she’s always going to be Venus' little sister. Serena shared this throwback with a caption that all little sisters can relate to.“🙏🏾 I promise I will stay out of your room 😒 (maybe) although I was just there getting some things I needed 🙈 ,” she ended her cheeky note, adding the hashtag “#sisters.“15of 15Bonded for Life"Some things never change,” Serena captioned a photo of the two hanging out on the court in 2019.
Serena and Venus Williams as kids.Photo: getty
Happy Birthday,Serena Williams!The tennis great turns 42 on Sept. 26, 2023, and some fans probably feel they’ve known her all her life.In the spotlight from a young age thanks to her talents (and those of her big sis,Venus), Serena has grown from über-impressive kid to global champion to the actual G.O.A.T. who happens to also be a devotedwife and mother of two.In honor of her latest milestone, check out these sweet throwback photos of Serena Williams and her sister Venus through the years.01of 15Compton CourtsVenus, Richard and Serena Williams.Paul Harris/Online USA/ GettyVenus andSerena Williamssported colorful tees while practicing in Compton with their dad Richard Williams in 1991, years before they would play each other for the first time as pros at the Wimbledon semifinals in July 2000.02of 15Sparking SmilesgettyVenus and Serena were as close as can be, especially during their early years training in Florida with matching Reebok gear in 1992.03of 15Beaded BraidsRichard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive via GettyAs the sisters prepared for the U.S. Open at New York City’s Arthur Ashe Stadium years ago, they twinned with their white-beaded braids — a look they would be remembered for.04of 15Double Dare YouStefan Hesse/picture alliance via GettyThe dominating doubles partners matched in white tennis dresses and sneakers while facing off against Mercedes Paz and Rika Hiraki during a match in 1998. (They won, of course.)05of 15Seeing DoublegettyOn and off the court, Serena has talked about copying older sister Venus.“I was like, ‘Why am I not Venus?’ And she was tired of me copying her. She was like, ‘Get your own identity, please!’ " Serena toldGQin November 2018 about how close they were, and still are.06of 15Sisters in SyncTony Marshall/EMPICS via GettyThe sisters hydrated at the same time in their matching white-and-blue tops at Wimbledon in 2001.07of 15Victory LapMARTYN HAYHOW/AFP via GettyVenus and Serena were all smiles after winning their third round doubles match at Wimbledon in 2000 against Irina Spirlea and Caroline Vis.08of 15Silly SistersVenus and Serena Williams.William STEVENS/Gamma-Rapho via GettySerena giggled while chatting with Venus at the French Open tennis tournament in 1999. The two always had fun on the court, while coordinating in their tennis dresses.09of 15Got Your BackMIKE NELSON/AFP via Getty Images)Serena showcased her powerful backhand while Venus focused forward during their 1999 match against Katrina Adams and Debbie Graham at the Evert Cup in Indian Wells.10of 15Winning BigMike Hewitt/GettyAfter Serena won against Venus at Wimbledon in 2002, the sisters came together to show off their shiny new hardware.11of 15Memory LaneVenus shared a throwback of the two from Wimbledon 2000, twinning in their white outfits and gold accessories.12of 15Favorite FlashbackOlder sis Venus shared a sweet snap of her and her little sis Serena as they took the court together at Wimbledon in 2016.13of 15Going for GoldSerena threw it back to the sisters' very first gold medals at the 2000 Olympics.14of 15Little Sister Strikes AgainSure, she’s arguably the greatest athlete of all time, but she’s always going to be Venus' little sister. Serena shared this throwback with a caption that all little sisters can relate to.“🙏🏾 I promise I will stay out of your room 😒 (maybe) although I was just there getting some things I needed 🙈 ,” she ended her cheeky note, adding the hashtag “#sisters.“15of 15Bonded for Life"Some things never change,” Serena captioned a photo of the two hanging out on the court in 2019.
Happy Birthday,Serena Williams!The tennis great turns 42 on Sept. 26, 2023, and some fans probably feel they’ve known her all her life.In the spotlight from a young age thanks to her talents (and those of her big sis,Venus), Serena has grown from über-impressive kid to global champion to the actual G.O.A.T. who happens to also be a devotedwife and mother of two.In honor of her latest milestone, check out these sweet throwback photos of Serena Williams and her sister Venus through the years.
Happy Birthday,Serena Williams!
The tennis great turns 42 on Sept. 26, 2023, and some fans probably feel they’ve known her all her life.
In the spotlight from a young age thanks to her talents (and those of her big sis,Venus), Serena has grown from über-impressive kid to global champion to the actual G.O.A.T. who happens to also be a devotedwife and mother of two.
In honor of her latest milestone, check out these sweet throwback photos of Serena Williams and her sister Venus through the years.
01of 15Compton CourtsVenus, Richard and Serena Williams.Paul Harris/Online USA/ GettyVenus andSerena Williamssported colorful tees while practicing in Compton with their dad Richard Williams in 1991, years before they would play each other for the first time as pros at the Wimbledon semifinals in July 2000.02of 15Sparking SmilesgettyVenus and Serena were as close as can be, especially during their early years training in Florida with matching Reebok gear in 1992.03of 15Beaded BraidsRichard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive via GettyAs the sisters prepared for the U.S. Open at New York City’s Arthur Ashe Stadium years ago, they twinned with their white-beaded braids — a look they would be remembered for.04of 15Double Dare YouStefan Hesse/picture alliance via GettyThe dominating doubles partners matched in white tennis dresses and sneakers while facing off against Mercedes Paz and Rika Hiraki during a match in 1998. (They won, of course.)05of 15Seeing DoublegettyOn and off the court, Serena has talked about copying older sister Venus.“I was like, ‘Why am I not Venus?’ And she was tired of me copying her. She was like, ‘Get your own identity, please!’ " Serena toldGQin November 2018 about how close they were, and still are.06of 15Sisters in SyncTony Marshall/EMPICS via GettyThe sisters hydrated at the same time in their matching white-and-blue tops at Wimbledon in 2001.07of 15Victory LapMARTYN HAYHOW/AFP via GettyVenus and Serena were all smiles after winning their third round doubles match at Wimbledon in 2000 against Irina Spirlea and Caroline Vis.08of 15Silly SistersVenus and Serena Williams.William STEVENS/Gamma-Rapho via GettySerena giggled while chatting with Venus at the French Open tennis tournament in 1999. The two always had fun on the court, while coordinating in their tennis dresses.09of 15Got Your BackMIKE NELSON/AFP via Getty Images)Serena showcased her powerful backhand while Venus focused forward during their 1999 match against Katrina Adams and Debbie Graham at the Evert Cup in Indian Wells.10of 15Winning BigMike Hewitt/GettyAfter Serena won against Venus at Wimbledon in 2002, the sisters came together to show off their shiny new hardware.11of 15Memory LaneVenus shared a throwback of the two from Wimbledon 2000, twinning in their white outfits and gold accessories.12of 15Favorite FlashbackOlder sis Venus shared a sweet snap of her and her little sis Serena as they took the court together at Wimbledon in 2016.13of 15Going for GoldSerena threw it back to the sisters' very first gold medals at the 2000 Olympics.14of 15Little Sister Strikes AgainSure, she’s arguably the greatest athlete of all time, but she’s always going to be Venus' little sister. Serena shared this throwback with a caption that all little sisters can relate to.“🙏🏾 I promise I will stay out of your room 😒 (maybe) although I was just there getting some things I needed 🙈 ,” she ended her cheeky note, adding the hashtag “#sisters.“15of 15Bonded for Life"Some things never change,” Serena captioned a photo of the two hanging out on the court in 2019.
01of 15Compton CourtsVenus, Richard and Serena Williams.Paul Harris/Online USA/ GettyVenus andSerena Williamssported colorful tees while practicing in Compton with their dad Richard Williams in 1991, years before they would play each other for the first time as pros at the Wimbledon semifinals in July 2000.
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Compton Courts
Venus, Richard and Serena Williams.Paul Harris/Online USA/ Getty
Venus andSerena Williamssported colorful tees while practicing in Compton with their dad Richard Williams in 1991, years before they would play each other for the first time as pros at the Wimbledon semifinals in July 2000.
02of 15Sparking SmilesgettyVenus and Serena were as close as can be, especially during their early years training in Florida with matching Reebok gear in 1992.
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Sparking Smiles
getty
Venus and Serena were as close as can be, especially during their early years training in Florida with matching Reebok gear in 1992.
03of 15Beaded BraidsRichard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive via GettyAs the sisters prepared for the U.S. Open at New York City’s Arthur Ashe Stadium years ago, they twinned with their white-beaded braids — a look they would be remembered for.
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Beaded Braids
Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive via Getty
As the sisters prepared for the U.S. Open at New York City’s Arthur Ashe Stadium years ago, they twinned with their white-beaded braids — a look they would be remembered for.
04of 15Double Dare YouStefan Hesse/picture alliance via GettyThe dominating doubles partners matched in white tennis dresses and sneakers while facing off against Mercedes Paz and Rika Hiraki during a match in 1998. (They won, of course.)
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Double Dare You
Stefan Hesse/picture alliance via Getty
The dominating doubles partners matched in white tennis dresses and sneakers while facing off against Mercedes Paz and Rika Hiraki during a match in 1998. (They won, of course.)
05of 15Seeing DoublegettyOn and off the court, Serena has talked about copying older sister Venus.“I was like, ‘Why am I not Venus?’ And she was tired of me copying her. She was like, ‘Get your own identity, please!’ " Serena toldGQin November 2018 about how close they were, and still are.
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Seeing Double
On and off the court, Serena has talked about copying older sister Venus.
“I was like, ‘Why am I not Venus?’ And she was tired of me copying her. She was like, ‘Get your own identity, please!’ " Serena toldGQin November 2018 about how close they were, and still are.
06of 15Sisters in SyncTony Marshall/EMPICS via GettyThe sisters hydrated at the same time in their matching white-and-blue tops at Wimbledon in 2001.
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Sisters in Sync
Tony Marshall/EMPICS via Getty
The sisters hydrated at the same time in their matching white-and-blue tops at Wimbledon in 2001.
07of 15Victory LapMARTYN HAYHOW/AFP via GettyVenus and Serena were all smiles after winning their third round doubles match at Wimbledon in 2000 against Irina Spirlea and Caroline Vis.
07of 15
Victory Lap
MARTYN HAYHOW/AFP via Getty
Venus and Serena were all smiles after winning their third round doubles match at Wimbledon in 2000 against Irina Spirlea and Caroline Vis.
08of 15Silly SistersVenus and Serena Williams.William STEVENS/Gamma-Rapho via GettySerena giggled while chatting with Venus at the French Open tennis tournament in 1999. The two always had fun on the court, while coordinating in their tennis dresses.
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Silly Sisters
Venus and Serena Williams.William STEVENS/Gamma-Rapho via Getty
Serena giggled while chatting with Venus at the French Open tennis tournament in 1999. The two always had fun on the court, while coordinating in their tennis dresses.
09of 15Got Your BackMIKE NELSON/AFP via Getty Images)Serena showcased her powerful backhand while Venus focused forward during their 1999 match against Katrina Adams and Debbie Graham at the Evert Cup in Indian Wells.
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Got Your Back
MIKE NELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
Serena showcased her powerful backhand while Venus focused forward during their 1999 match against Katrina Adams and Debbie Graham at the Evert Cup in Indian Wells.
10of 15Winning BigMike Hewitt/GettyAfter Serena won against Venus at Wimbledon in 2002, the sisters came together to show off their shiny new hardware.
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Winning Big
Mike Hewitt/Getty
After Serena won against Venus at Wimbledon in 2002, the sisters came together to show off their shiny new hardware.
11of 15Memory LaneVenus shared a throwback of the two from Wimbledon 2000, twinning in their white outfits and gold accessories.
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Memory Lane
Venus shared a throwback of the two from Wimbledon 2000, twinning in their white outfits and gold accessories.
12of 15Favorite FlashbackOlder sis Venus shared a sweet snap of her and her little sis Serena as they took the court together at Wimbledon in 2016.
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Favorite Flashback
Older sis Venus shared a sweet snap of her and her little sis Serena as they took the court together at Wimbledon in 2016.
13of 15Going for GoldSerena threw it back to the sisters' very first gold medals at the 2000 Olympics.
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Going for Gold
Serena threw it back to the sisters' very first gold medals at the 2000 Olympics.
14of 15Little Sister Strikes AgainSure, she’s arguably the greatest athlete of all time, but she’s always going to be Venus' little sister. Serena shared this throwback with a caption that all little sisters can relate to.“🙏🏾 I promise I will stay out of your room 😒 (maybe) although I was just there getting some things I needed 🙈 ,” she ended her cheeky note, adding the hashtag “#sisters.”
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Little Sister Strikes Again
Sure, she’s arguably the greatest athlete of all time, but she’s always going to be Venus' little sister. Serena shared this throwback with a caption that all little sisters can relate to.
“🙏🏾 I promise I will stay out of your room 😒 (maybe) although I was just there getting some things I needed 🙈 ,” she ended her cheeky note, adding the hashtag “#sisters.”
15of 15Bonded for Life"Some things never change,” Serena captioned a photo of the two hanging out on the court in 2019.
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Bonded for Life
“Some things never change,” Serena captioned a photo of the two hanging out on the court in 2019.
source: people.com
