Venus and Serena Williams To Visit Lagos, Nigeria.
Serena and Venus Williams are Tennis Royalty, both sisters have won a total of 10 wimbledon titles between them.
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Serena- W ( 2002, 2003, 2009, 2010, 2012) |
The duo will be on an African tour and are scheduled to arrive in Lagos on October 30th. While in Lagos, the Tennis Royalties will inspire, motivate and mentor young Nigerians through a tennis clinic and an exhibition match.
Program coordinator Tunji Adeyinka said Venus and Serena’s story of passion, determination, hard work, and self-belief serve to boost the morale of athletes and business people alike.
The event is will take place at the Lagos Tennis Club in Onikan from October 30th to November 2nd.
Both have had a very outstanding career in Tennis.
Venus being the older of the two, born June 17, 1980, has won 5 Wimbledon titles in 2000, 2001, 2005, 2007, 2008. the Us Open in 2000, and 2001 and Olympic Gold medal in 2008.
Her Grand Slam Doubles results are also impressive; she Won Wimbledon in 2000, 2002, 2008, 2009, and 2012.
The US Open in 1999 and 2009.
Australian Open in 2001, 2003, 2009 and 2010.
French Open in 1999 and 2010 and Olympic Gold medal in 2000, 2008 and 2012.
Her Grand Slam mixed Doubles results so far have been remarkable, she won The Australian and French Open in 1998.
Serena has had a very outstanding career so far too.
Born on September 26th, 1981, She is currently ranked #4 in the world has worn her fifth Wimbledon this year. She also clinched the US Open and the Olympic Gold medal
Serena won the Wimbledon in 2002, 2003, 2009, 2010 and 2012
Won The US Open in 1999 2002, 2008 and 2012
The Australia Open in 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009 and 2010
She also won the French Open in 2002.
And of course the Olympic Medal in 2012
Her Grand Slam Doubles results are equally impressive; Winning the Wimbledon in 2000, 2002, 2008, 2009 and 2012
The US Open in 1999 and 2009.
The Australia Open in 2001, 2003, 2009 and 2010
The French Open in 1999 and 2010
And the Olympic Gold medal in 2000, 2008 and 2012.
her Grand Slam Mixed Doubles results include A Wimbledon and US Open win in 1998.
her Grand Slam Mixed Doubles results include A Wimbledon and US Open win in 1998.
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