<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2017/jan/VenusW-SerenaW-29.jpg" alt="" />Venus Williams (right) hugs sister Serena after the women&rsquo;s singles final in Melbourne on Saturday. Pic/AP
Melbourne: Venus Williams says being in another Grand Slam final against her sister Serena was &ldquo;momentous&rdquo; and despite losing, she was just happy to see her family name on the Australian Open trophy.
The 36-year-old was competing in her 15th major title match but her first since Wimbledon in 2009, but she could do nothing to halt her sister's march to a record 23rd Grand Slam crown 6-4, 6-4.
Asked if she was disappointed, she replied: &ldquo;No, because I guess I've been here before, you know. I really enjoy seeing the name 'Williams' on the trophy. This is a beautiful thing.&rdquo;
Making another big-time final late in her career, after battling back from the energy-sapping Sjogren's syndrome, which was diagnosed in 2011, was already a bonus for Venus. And it has only made her want more success, with no plans to slow down, despite now holding the record as the oldest finalist at Melbourne Park in the Open era. &ldquo;I played against a lot of players who were in form. So it's a good thing. It's a great start to the year and I'm looking forward to the rest of year,&rdquo; she said.

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