Serena Williams and Venus Williams will slug it out in the third round of the 2018 US Open.
Serena defeated at Carina Witthoft 6-2 6-2, while Venus saw off the challenge of Italy’s Camila Giorgi to win 6-4 7-5.
The last time the Williams sisters played each other was in 2017 at the Australian Open final which Serena won despite being eight weeks pregnant.
“[We] bring out the best in each other. I know when I play her, I have to play some of my best tennis,” said Serena of her older sister. “She does, too. It propels us to continue to play that for the tournament. It sets a tone for us. I feel like throughout our career, we have pushed each other to be the best that we can be, and be Venus and Serena Williams.”
Venus Williams said after recording a victory over Camila Giorgi
“I pretty much have a clue [who I could play in the next round],” Venus Williams said.
“The last time we played the Australian it was two against one so at least this time it will be fair.
“I hope that we get to play.
“I’ll do everything I can to recover and play in this tournament.