US Open: Serena speaks ahead of Friday’s clash with sister, Venus

American professional tennis player, Serena Williams is set to play against her sister, Venus, as they prepare to clash for the 30th time on Friday in the third round of the US Open.

Serena scaled through her last night match against Carina Witthoeft, winning 6-2 6-2 against the German, while Venus defeated Italy’s Camila Giorgi 6-4 7-5 in the midday heat at Flushing Meadows.

The sisters already had a face off this year, with Venus winning at Indian Wells.

Asked if she was excited to face her sister again, Metro UK quoted Serena as saying, “I wouldn’t say it’s exciting, But it’s definitely going to be a really tough match for me. Once again, it’s early in the tournament. You know, it is what it is.”

“I never root against her, no matter what. So I think that’s the toughest part for me.

“When you always want someone to win, to have to beat them, I know the same thing is for her.

“When she beats me, she always roots for me as well. I think that’s just the hardest part.

“The best part is we bring out the best in each other. I know when I play her, I have to play some of my best tennis.

“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.”