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Jun 10th, 2002, 08:40 PM
Williams sisters 1-2; Costa moves to career-high No. 8
By HOWARD FENDRICH
AP Tennis Writer
June 10, 2002
PARIS (AP) -- French Open finalists Venus and Serena Williams officially claimed the top two spots in the rankings Monday, becoming the first 1-2 siblings.
Also, Albert Costa's first major title moved him to a career-best No. 8 on the men's list.
Each Williams sister jumped one slot, dropping Jennifer Capriati from first to third. It's Venus' third stint at No. 1, while French Open champion Serena reached a career-high No. 2.
The new rankings mean Venus and Serena should enter Wimbledon as the two top-seeded players, and couldn't face each other until the final.
Serena eliminated defending champion Capriati in the semifinals at Roland Garros, and then beat older sister Venus 7-5, 6-3 in Saturday's final to win her second Grand Slam singles title.
The Williams sisters share the 2002 tour lead with four tournament titles apiece.
By HOWARD FENDRICH
AP Tennis Writer
June 10, 2002
PARIS (AP) -- French Open finalists Venus and Serena Williams officially claimed the top two spots in the rankings Monday, becoming the first 1-2 siblings.
Also, Albert Costa's first major title moved him to a career-best No. 8 on the men's list.
Each Williams sister jumped one slot, dropping Jennifer Capriati from first to third. It's Venus' third stint at No. 1, while French Open champion Serena reached a career-high No. 2.
The new rankings mean Venus and Serena should enter Wimbledon as the two top-seeded players, and couldn't face each other until the final.
Serena eliminated defending champion Capriati in the semifinals at Roland Garros, and then beat older sister Venus 7-5, 6-3 in Saturday's final to win her second Grand Slam singles title.
The Williams sisters share the 2002 tour lead with four tournament titles apiece.