World Report: January 30, 1998 Vol.3 No.15

Pro Tennis' Sister Act

They braid each other's hair and consider themselves best friends. But on the tennis court, sisters Venus and Serena Williams are fierce rivals. Last week Venus, 17, beat Serena, 16, at the Australian Open tournament. Serena is new to pro tennis, and her big sister already dreads a rematch. "Serena hates to lose," says Venus, "and her reputation is she doesn't lose to anyone twice."