FLUSHING, New York--A dominant display by Venus Williams proved to be too much for little sister Serena.
Venus Williams rode her explosive serve and steely consistency Saturday night to capture her second straight U.S. Open title with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over 1999 champion Serena Williams.
It had long been a dream of father Richard Williams to have his daughters meet in the U.S. Open final. While Richard, who coached both girls as children in Compton, California, did not sit courtside at the match, proud mother Oracene was visibly present.
"This is our first Grand Slam final together and really that's the way we'd like it to be," Venus said. "Because then, both of us win ...
