The Lead - Introducing Sports Wars: Serena vs. Venus

Introducing Sports Wars: Serena vs. Venus

06/27/20 • 5 min

Hosted by Dan Rubenstein, Sports Wars dives into some of the biggest rivalries in sports history. In their new season, they explore the fascinating rivalry between Venus and Serena Williams. As they navigated international fame and the pressures of their sport, an unexpected public rivalry pitted them against one another. With winning on the one hand and sisterhood on the other, their relationship was tested more than once throughout the peak of their respective careers. Listen to the full episode here: http://wondery.fm/thelead_sportswars

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