Only 15 months separate the Williams Sisters by age, but the gap that separates their career results seems much wider.
Consider for example,
Venus: 4 grand slams, 21 career titles<br />Serena: 1 grand slams, 11 career titles
Serena was quickest off the mark by winning the first grand slam event, but since then Big Sis' has definitely made the biggest impact.
Serena is now the same age that Venus was when Venus began her winning trend. What do you think needs to happen for Serena to get her "fair share" of results?
In my opinion, she should avoid playing Venus as much as possible. I think that the biggest mental block on the tour is Serena vs. Venus. Those losses will only make Serena more vulnerable (mentally) against other players.
Serena should also try to establish a more separate identity. She often refers to Venus in interviews. For example, she says she eats what Venus eats, and she calls Venus back at home for assurance, etc. Serena should stop making such references in public. We know she loves Big Sis'.
While there's nothing wrong with showing familial affection, having a very separate identity could have major benefits for Serena. She'll immediately move out from under the shadow of Venus. She'll hear the output of her own fans dedicated to her and that will give her a different kind of pride and therefore confidence.
These two things should results in better showings for Serena in the future. Any more ideas of what Serena should do?
Consider for example,
Venus: 4 grand slams, 21 career titles<br />Serena: 1 grand slams, 11 career titles
Serena was quickest off the mark by winning the first grand slam event, but since then Big Sis' has definitely made the biggest impact.
Serena is now the same age that Venus was when Venus began her winning trend. What do you think needs to happen for Serena to get her "fair share" of results?
In my opinion, she should avoid playing Venus as much as possible. I think that the biggest mental block on the tour is Serena vs. Venus. Those losses will only make Serena more vulnerable (mentally) against other players.
Serena should also try to establish a more separate identity. She often refers to Venus in interviews. For example, she says she eats what Venus eats, and she calls Venus back at home for assurance, etc. Serena should stop making such references in public. We know she loves Big Sis'.
While there's nothing wrong with showing familial affection, having a very separate identity could have major benefits for Serena. She'll immediately move out from under the shadow of Venus. She'll hear the output of her own fans dedicated to her and that will give her a different kind of pride and therefore confidence.
These two things should results in better showings for Serena in the future. Any more ideas of what Serena should do?