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Serena downs Venus for Qatar trophy

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Serena Williams (right) and sister Venus, shown at a ceremony Sept. 21, 2009, in Miami. UPI/Michael Bush 
Published: Nov. 1, 2009 at 3:00 PM

DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- Serena Williams beat her sister Venus Williams in straight sets Sunday and won the Sony Ericsson Championships in Qatar, her 35th WTA title.

Serena , who was seeded No. 2 in the event, won 6-2, 7-6 (7-4). Venus was seeded seventh.

The victory was Serena's eighth in 11 finals matches against Venus. Overall on the tour, Serena has a 13-10 record against her sister.

Serena received a first-place check for $1.55 million.

Topics: Serena Williams, Venus Williams
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