Venus (left) and Serena Williams met for the 29th time on Monday, with Serena leading her older sister 17-11 in victories. This encounter took place in Indian Wells, California.
Venus (left) and Serena Williams met for the 29th time on Monday, with Serena leading her older sister 17-11 in victories. This encounter took place in Indian Wells, California.
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Venus got off to the better start. After fending off early break points, the seven-time grand slam winner broke for 4-2.
Venus got off to the better start. After fending off early break points, the seven-time grand slam winner broke for 4-2.
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Serena, the record 23-time grand slam winner, was left frustrated. It was her first official tournament since giving birth to daughter Olympia in September.
Serena, the record 23-time grand slam winner, was left frustrated. It was her first official tournament since giving birth to daughter Olympia in September.
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Venus took the first set 6-3, helped by her serving and more consistent play.
Venus took the first set 6-3, helped by her serving and more consistent play.
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Meanwhile, Serena's serve -- usually her biggest weapon -- wasn't working as well as it has in the past. She only won half of her service points.
Meanwhile, Serena's serve -- usually her biggest weapon -- wasn't working as well as it has in the past. She only won half of her service points.
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The fans took in the action... who would win? Mom Serena or Aunt Venus?
The fans took in the action... who would win? Mom Serena or Aunt Venus?
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After saving a break point in the last game, it was Venus who prevailed 6-3 6-4 to move into the fourth round.
After saving a break point in the last game, it was Venus who prevailed 6-3 6-4 to move into the fourth round.
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Venus then waited for a ride to the locker room. She will face 21st seed Anastasija Sevastova on Tuesday.
Venus then waited for a ride to the locker room. She will face 21st seed Anastasija Sevastova on Tuesday.
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