OT: Williams' doubles final starting

[VAMike23]

Very late start, 4:30 EDT - will they let it go on if it reaches 11:00 p.m. local time...? Only 90 mins to go

 

[VAMike23]

First set to Williams/Williams

7-5

 

[VAMike23]

Now they are up a break in the 2nd set......

 

[alexrgct]

One game away. 5-3 second set.

 

[VAMike23]

And they have done it !

7-5, 6-4

 

[alexrgct]

They done did it. 7-5, 6-4.

 

[DEK1234]

What a day for Serena and the Williams family!

 

[VAMike23]

Very happy for Venus, who had a number of great shots but also some shots at net that had me screaming at the TV

 

[Wbbfan1]

Have to be the favorites for the Olympic Gold Medal Women's Doubles as long as Venus is healthy.

 

[wire chief]

Have to be the favorites for the Olympic Gold Medal Women's Doubles as long as Venus is healthy.

Yes, that's the key, isn't it. She was her best self in these semis and today's final, but we know she can wake up and have a day like her 1st round singles last week.

 

[VAMike23]

Yes, that's the key, isn't it. She was her best self in these semis and today's final, but we know she can wake up and have a day like her 1st round singles last week.

I love Venus but she can play much more consistently at net than she did today. This is good news bc it gives them some upside for the Olympics

 

[easttexastrash]

Very happy for Venus, who had a number of great shots but also some shots at net that had me screaming at the TV

Venus was spectacular at the net in that match. It was really nice to see here smiling and enjoying her time on the court. That also sent a message to anyone who doubted if the deserve to be playing doubles in the Olympics.