Serena defeats big sister Venus to keep Grand Slam hopes on track

The younger Williams prevailed 6-4 6-3 in the siblings’ first Wimbledon meeting in six years, to reach her 11th quarter-final at SW19.

Serena defeats big sister Venus to keep Grand Slam hopes on track

Serena Williams may have ended her big sister Venus’ best chance for an eighth major title to keep her calendar grand slam bid on track.

The younger Williams prevailed 6-4 6-3 in the siblings’ first Wimbledon meeting in six years, to reach her 11th quarter-final at SW19.

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