Venus Williams reflects on record serve against Serena at Wimbledon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 1:38 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Venus Williams and Serena Williams are preparing to return to Wimbledon this summer, where they will compete in both singles and doubles events. Venus recalled her memorable serve from the 2008 Wimbledon final when she set a women's tournament record with a 129 mph serve. She remarked on Instagram that delivering such a serve was essential to compete against Serena, who has a dominant head-to-head record against her. This year's Wimbledon will mark their first tournament together since being awarded wildcards in women's doubles after showcasing strong performances previously. Venus has not officially retired but has faced challenges in past tournaments this year.
- •Venus Williams reminisced about her 2008 Wimbledon final serve.
- •She recorded a 129 mph serve, a women's tournament record.
- •Both will compete in women's singles and doubles at Wimbledon.
- •Serena is returning to singles for the first time since the 2022 US Open.
- •Venus has struggled in earlier tournaments this year.
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"Venus and Serena Williams are set to grace the Wimbledon stage this year as they look to roll back the years and make their mark on the Grand Slam stage once again. Ahead of their return, the older Williams sister reminisced about her iconic serve in the final of the 2008 edition of the tournament.
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