Venus Williams wants Alex Eala to partner with Serena after their Toronto doubles exit. Eala called playing with Venus 'super inspiring.'
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Venus Williams wants Alex Eala to partner with Serena Williams.
The 46-year-old tennis great made the suggestion after she and Eala lost their doubles opener at the National Bank Open in Toronto. The pair fell 4-6, 3-6 to Russia's Liudmila Samsonova and Japan's Miyu Kato on Thursday.
Despite the early exit, the two stayed upbeat in their post-match press conference. Venus joked that Eala should add Serena to her list of dream doubles partners.
"Yeah, I think Alex has got to put on her list to play with Serena one day," Venus said.
She explained why. "Then she can complete the Williams Sisters."
The idea came as Venus recalled her and Serena's plan to reunite at Wimbledon after receiving a wild card. The sisters withdrew before the tournament because Serena was dealing with an injury.
"I think the whole world was looking for Wimbledon and it just didn't end up where we had hoped," Venus said. "So hopefully we can get on the court, and get back in the swing of things and pick up where we left off."
Venus praised Eala, 21, who earlier this year won the Australian Open girls' singles title. Eala said playing with Venus was "super inspiring."
"For me it's super inspiring. The things that the Williams sisters have done for tennis are incredible. They just keep doing it and keep helping us, especially the women in sports," Eala said.
She recalled watching Serena compete at Wimbledon after her return. "I remember when Serena came back at Wimbledon, I also went to watch her game from the stands, like the end of the second and a bit of the third," Eala said. "So just to be able to really experience it live and from a closer vicinity than I did when I was younger, it's a great pleasure for me."
Their Toronto doubles campaign ended in the first round. Venus's suggestion left the door open for Eala to one day partner with Serena and complete the rare distinction of playing alongside both Williams sisters.
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