Serena and Venus Will Be World #1 and #2!

For the first time in seven years, Venus Williams will be ranked #2 in the world, following her sister Serena Williams, who will be ranked #1. Serena lost in 3-sets to Nadia Petrova 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 in Madrid today while Venus won her match against Francesca Schiavone in 3 sets 3-6, 6-1, 6-2.

The results today guarantee that the Williams sisters will be seeded #1 and #2 at the second major tournament of the year, with Serena having won the first in Australia.