Venus Serena Wimbledon Final
Venus Williams captured her fifth Wimbledon title—and her first against her sister Serena—in the 2008 Wimbledon single women's final. Quickly establishing a 4-2 lead, the younger Serena at first seemed on track to beat her sister for the title, as she had in both 2002 and 2003. Venus, however, came back to win the match in two sets, 7-5 6-4.1
Fast Facts
- First set lasted 53 minutes
- Second set was 14 minutes
- 2003: Last all-Williams Wimbledon final
- Third all-Williams final
- 2002, 2003: Serena defeated Venus
- Winner prize: £750,000 (over $1.4 million)2
- Second prize: £375,000 (over $735,000)
- Match held July 5, 2008
Venus Williams Facts
- Age: 28
- Seed: Seventh
- Wimbledon wins: Five
- U.S. Open wins: Two
Serena Williams Facts
- Age: 26
- Seed: Sixth
- Grand Slam wins: Eight
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