Williams sisters meet in Wimbledon final

Jul 4, 2008 - 3:22 PM WIMBLEDON, England (Ticker) -- The final on the women's side of the draw at Wimbledon will be an all-Williams affair.

For the first time in five years, Venus and Serena Williams will meet for the title at the All England Club.

The third meeting between the Williams sisters in the Wimbledon final has a chance to be a classic. Neither Venus or Serena has lost a set at this year's event.

Venus, the reigning champion and a four-time winner of this grasscourt major, has lost both of her previous Wimbledon final meetings with Serena, who defeated her older sister to claim consecutive titles in 2002 and 2003.

"It's so exciting," said Venus, who also claimed titles here in 2000, 2001 and 2005. "I'm looking forward to the final. ... It's my seventh final and I'm looking forward to playing Serena in our third final."

Serena also is anticipating the latest meeting with her younger sister.

"(Venus) is a tough opponent," Serena said. "I think she'll be the toughest person I've played. I'm excited."

Serena owns a 5-1 all-time record in major finals against Venus, whose only major championship victory in the sibling rivalry came at the 2001 U.S. Open.

Overall, Serena has won eight Grand Slams, two more than Venus. She also has an 8-7 edge in their all-time meetings.