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Underhyped superstars
Williams sisters will forever be held to Tiger's standard

 
By Berry Tramel | Published: July 3, 2008    Comment on this article Leave a comment

The Williams sisters play in opposite brackets of the Wimbledon semifinals today, heavily favored to advance.

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Serena left, and Venus Williams have been each other's worst enemies during their tennis careers. Associated press

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And perhaps the greatest irony in sport will continue. How two players so successful, so historic, with such an amazing story, could be labeled so disappointing.

Serena Williams has won eight major titles and Venus Williams has won six, yet they haven't won enough to appease the critics who hold them to a Tiger Woods standard.

Two problems with the Tiger standard. 1. He's Tiger Woods; who can win at that rate? 2. The Williams sisters biggest problem has not been their wacky father or their drift away from tennis interest. Their chief impediment has been each other.

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