For Serena, it’s a vital match in her quest for the grand slam while for Venus, it may be her last chance to win Wimbledon.
But for both the Williams, Monday’s sisterly showdown on Centre Court is a match neither is truly relishing.
Serena’s coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, said that the world No. 1 would indeed rather she be facing another opponent.
“They’re super close so this is not something she likes,” the Frenchman revealed.
“Plus Venus is a super player. She’s been No.1. She’s won many grand slams and she’s super dangerous on grass. But I guess if you want to win a grand slam, you have to beat the best players and Venus is one of those. So, she will have to beat her if she wants to win here.”
Serena, who survived by the skin of her teeth in a third round classic against Britain’s Heather Watson, said after that victory that if she was a neutral spectator, she would be backing Venus to win their fourth round match.

















