Serena couldn’t hide her reaction after watching her sister bond so well with her new doubles partner

Serena’s subtle envy surfaced as Venus thrived with her new partner at the US Open 2025

Serena Williams reacted in a big way after seeing her sister Venus Williams laughing and getting along so well with her new doubles partner while advancing in the tennis tournament. Serena, watching them on TV, saw how they whispered to each other, asked questions, and exchanged answers during their changeover breaks.

In the clip, Serena can be seen smiling ironically and making gestures that seemed like approval but also carried a hint of mockery. In the end, though, her jealousy was clear. She wished it were her sitting there with Venus instead of the new partner, especially since the two showed great chemistry on the court and shared laughs throughout the entire match.

Serena Williams’ jealousy toward her sister Venus

She simply couldn’t hide it. Serena has shared countless tennis moments with her sister Venus along with many secrets and intimate family memories. Together, they grew, learned, and became legends in the sport.

The Williams sisters were unbeatable whenever they played doubles. They won 14 women’s doubles Grand Slam titles and never lost a Grand Slam doubles final when playing side by side.

Now at the US Open 2025, Venus teamed up with Leylah Fernandez thanks to a wild card entry. In the first round, they upset the No. 6 seeds Lyudmyla Kichenok / Ellen Perez. They advanced to the quarterfinals, where they were defeated by the top team of Taylor Townsend / Katerina Siniaková with a score of 6-1, 6-2.

Serena vs. Venus

Venus Williams remains the most decorated tennis Olympian of all time, with five medals, four gold and one silver. Serena Williams, meanwhile, has four Olympic golds (one in singles and three in doubles with Venus).

But in terms of dominance, Serena holds the edge: 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most in the Open Era, just one shy of Margaret Court’s all time record of 24. Serena also spent 319 weeks ranked No. 1 in the world, while Venus held the top singles ranking for 11 weeks.

The Williams sisters have left an extraordinary legacy in tennis. But beyond trophies, their true legacy lies in their bond as sisters. And that’s why Serena’s subtle but undeniable jealousy showed through as she watched Venus smiling, enjoying, and winning on the court this time without her.