Serena Williams Wins Australian Open, Defeats Sister Venus!
Serena Williams poses with her trophy alongside runner-up sister Venus Williams after winning the Women’s Singles Final at the 2017 Australian Open on Saturday (January 28) in Melbourne, Australia.
The tennis player pulled off her 23rd Grand Slam win and she is set to regain her number one ranking.
“Thank you Venus for inspiring me to be the best player that I can be,” Serena said during her victory speech. “There’s no way I would be at [No. 23] without her.”
Venus also praised her sister during her speech, saying “That’s my little sister, guys!”
“Thank you Venus for inspiring me to be the best player that I can be.” Well done @serenawilliams on your 23rd Grand Slam title #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/LPtr9G52B0
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 28, 2017