Serena Williams reveals breakup secret that made her unbeatable as Venus Williams reacts in new podcast

Serena Williams opened up about a surprising part of her tennis journey while laughing with her sister Venus Williams. Serena said in a video that was uploaded on Monday, September 15, 2025, on Instagram that a breakup enabled her to become “invincible” on the court. The sisters promoted their brand-new podcast Stockton Street, which will launch on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 11 a.m. ET on X, formerly known as Twitter. The first episode was shot at New York's historic Arthur Ashe Stadium, a site where both sisters made countless tennis memories.In the clip, Venus Williams told Serena: “I feel like there was a period though where you were invincible and I couldn’t, I couldn’t play better than you. Was it like a two-year period?” The 23-time Grand Slam champion laughed and answered: “I think that’s when I went through my breakup.”Venus quickly added: “Oh, I wish I would have broke up.” Serena then replied: “Yeah, maybe you should have broke up too.” Both sisters burst into laughter, showing the playful bond they share.Viewers were offered a special insight on how Serena's personal life affected her performance during her best years in the interview. Venus, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, even said she would not be able to beat her sister in those years. The humorous scene has already spread like wildfire, offering listeners something fresh to talk about as they await the first podcast episode.The Williams sisters announced the launch of Stockton Street on June 10, 2025, naming it after the street where they grew up in Compton, California. New episodes will be released every other Wednesday, starting from September 17, exclusively on X. The show will not only highlight their tennis journey but also their personal stories, family experiences, health, and life outside the court.Also Read: Ricky Hatton Cause Of Death: How Did The English Boxing Legend Die At 46In a recent chat with Marie Claire, Venus Williams addressed the long-running fan debate about their relationship, saying: “There’s been kind of a fascination about Serena and I, right? Because we played against each other so many times and people were like: ‘Do they really like each other? They’re just faking it.’”She added that the podcast will help fans understand their true bond: “So we’re really excited to actually share more of ourselves.”Serena Williams retired in 2022, but Venus returned in August 2025 after a 16-month break, reaching the US Open women’s doubles quarterfinal. Their new project now brings fans closer than ever to the sister duo who changed tennis history.