We often here about their personal accolades, as we should seeing as how both of these women have been forces to be reckoned with on professional tennis courts for the past decade. They have transcended racial lines and become a representation of stepping outside of the box, in order to add to ones progression.
Growing up in Compton, CA was no easy task especially during the '80's, but as these stories seldom go, "they made it." Between the two of them, they have amassed over 79 singles titles (19 Grand Slams), which undeniably puts them in the company of the likes of Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King. So yes, they are amazing by themselves, but what goes unnoticed to most are their doubles titles.
Anyone who has ever picked up a tennis racket understands the importance of playing singles, as well as playing doubles. It makes the game more interesting and incorporates the team aspect of other competitive sports. Doubles matches make the court smaller, and push competitors to utilize the space, acknowledging one's partner.
So, Venus and Serena are doubles partners. Makes sense as they both dominate as singles players. Have you heard anything about how they've faired? Anything about their wins?
19 Doubles titles as partners, 12 of which were Grand Slams.
Wonder why we never hear anything about it?
Doubles Wins
1. February 23, 1998 IGA Tennis Classic
(1) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S: Cătălina Cristea & Kristine Kunce 7–5, 6–2
2. October 12, 1998 Swisscom Challenge
(1) Zurich, Switzerland: Mariaan de Swardt & Elena Tatarkova 5–7, 6–1, 6–3
3. February 15, 1999 Faber Grand Prix
(1) Hannover, Germany: Alexandra Fusai Nathalie Tauziat 5–7, 6–2, 6–2
4. May 24, 1999 French Open
(1) Paris: Martina Hingis & Anna Kournikova 6–3, 6–7(2), 8–6
5. August 30, 1999 US Open
(1) New York City: Chanda Rubin & Sandrine Testud 4–6, 6–1, 6–4
6. June 26, 2000 Wimbledon
(1) London Julie Halard-Decugis & Ai Sugiyama 6–3, 6–2
7. September 18, 2000 Summer Olympic Games
(1) Sydney: Kristie Boogert & Miriam Oremans 6–1, 6–1
8. January 15, 2001 Australian Open
(1) Melbourne: Lindsay Davenport & Corina Morariu 6–2, 4–6, 6–4
9. June 24, 2002 Wimbledon
(2) London : Virginia Ruano Pascual & Paola Suárez 6–2, 7–5
10. January 13, 2003 Australian Open
(2) Melbourne: Virginia Ruano Pascual & Paola Suárez 4–6, 6–4, 6–3
11. July 5, 2008 Wimbledon
(3) London: Lisa Raymond & Samantha Stosur 6–2, 6–2
12. August 17, 2008 Summer Olympic Games
(2) Beijing: Anabel Medina Garrigues & Virginia Ruano Pascual 6–2, 6–0
13. January 30, 2009 Australian Open
(3) Melbourne: Ai Sugiyama & Daniela Hantuchová 6–3, 6–3
14. July 4, 2009 Wimbledon
(4) London: Samantha Stosur & Rennae Stubbs 7–6(4), 6–4
15. August 2, 2009 Bank of the West Classic
(1) Stanford, California, U.S: Chan Yung-jan Monica Niculescu 6–4, 6–1
16. September 14, 2009 US Open
(2) New York City: Cara Black & Liezel Huber 6–2, 6–2
17. January 29, 2010 Australian Open
(4) Melbourne: Cara Black & Liezel Huber 6–4, 6–3
18. May 15, 2010 Mutua Madrid Open
(1) Madrid, Spain: Gisela Dulko & Flavia Pennetta 6–2, 7–5
19. June 4, 2010 French Open (2)
Paris: Kveta Peschke & Katarina Srebotnik
I don't want to call it racism...but its a shame their not making big headlines for this aspect of their tennis play.
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