We have been to Indian Wells several times, and watched the sisters twice. Early in their careers, both sisters were pulled from Indian Wells, by their Dad, as he thought there some slurs tossed at them by fans. Yes, tennis fans can be just as mouthy, as any. They only recently returned to playing in Indian Wells.

As awesome as the sisters are: In 2017, in the ladies finals Venus and her opponent didn't have any control over the ball, it was just like a grudge match. That wasn't so in 2018, when I watched her play against a Russian. Both of them could slow the ball down, and place it where they wanted it to go. Several times Venus would just back out of her serve, if she wasn't feeling it was right too. The Russian girl just didn't make any unforced errors.

Serena is still one of the most tested athletes in sport for doping, but age has its way with all.

Only a Canadian girl apologises to an audience for their intimidating noise, for beating a woman twice her age. It is a sign of respect.

Bianca is mentally strong, and just a little powerhouse.

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