In 2003, we thought they would be in every final for years but Serena hasn't even been to a semi-final here since she got to the final in 2004.

BBC: Tracy Austin on Venus v Serena

In an interview with ESPN magazine Stephens, who stunned Williams by beating her in the Australian Open quarterfinals, claimed Serena hadn't spoken to her since that match in January.

CNN: Djokovic stunned in Madrid by Dimitrov

"I mean she'll never admit it, ever, but I don't think she was 100 percent, " Serena said.

NPR: Serena Williams Routs Venus At Family Circle