Multiple choice general knowledge sports

In 2008, Venus Williams tied the all-time women's serve speed record with a 130mph ace. Whose record did she equal?

  1. Venus Williams

  2. Brenda Schultz-McCarthy

  3. Gabriela Sabatini

  4. Jana Novotna
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Explanation

Brenda Schultz-McCarthy set the women's serve speed record of 130 mph (209 km/h) in a 2006 match, which stood for many years. Venus Williams matched this record in 2008 with a 130mph ace at Wimbledon. Both players were known for their powerful serving. This record highlighted the increasing power in the women's game during that era.

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