Serena and Venus Williams made it to the top of the world singles rankings but never the doubles, but that has changed after the Sisters won the French Open this weekend. Now they are ranked no. 1 in doubles, as well as 1 and 2 in the singles.
“It’s a lifelong dream to be World No.1 in doubles and I am so excited,” said Serena. “To be No.1 in singles and doubles simultaneously is such a great moment, something that I wouldn’t have imagined. It took a lot of hard work and was not easy for us to get to the top and I hope we can hold on to this accomplishment for a long time.”
The Sisters got the top spot after defeating Liezel Huber and Anabel Medina Garrigues in the semifinals, but put their feet down with the win in the final.
“It’s an achievement that I never thought would happen. To clinch No. 1 in singles and doubles is an honor and to be able to achieve it in doubles with my sister is just wonderful,” added Venus.