Serena and Venus Williams slide down WTA rankings
Serena hasn't won a Grand Slam since the Australian Open in 2017, whilst Venus hasn't even competed in a tournament since August
Despite being arguably the most dominant family to ever grace the world of tennis, both Serena and Venus Williams sunk dramatically in the World Tennis Association (WTA) rankings.
Monday saw the rankings of professional players updated, and it was striking to see how Serena had fallen to 247th place in the standings.
Even at 40 years old, this is a shocking drop, although she hasn't played in a single tournament since Wimbledon in the summer.
Not since November 3, 1997, has the younger Williams sister been this low in the rankings, with her position of 304 being recorded over two decades ago. Venus now sits at a disappointing 467.
Serena hasn't won a Grand Slam since the Australian Open in 2017, whilst Venus hasn't even competed in a tournament since August.
Due to their low ranking, the pair can only return to the professional circuit if they are given specific invitations from organisers.
Naomi Osaka was another player who saw her ranking drop after a mixed year, in which she was unable to defend her crown at the Australian Open and had to battle mental health issues. She saw her ranking drop all the way to 85.
Roger Federer is ranked at 30 in the men's table, whilst Novak Djokovic starts week 359 at the summit of the ATP rankings despite not having pl
