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Williams’ sisters to play in Eastbourne

Published:Saturday | June 11, 2011 | 12:15 PM

Wimbledon champion Serena Williams and her sister Venus have been kept apart in the draw for the Aegon International Championships at Eastbourne in the United Kingdom.



The siblings, both returning after long absences, can only meet in the final of the event, which starts on Monday.



Serena takes on Bulgaria's Tsvetana Pironkova in the first round and Venus meets Andrea Petkovic of Germany.



The Williams sisters are preparing for Wimbledon, which starts on June 20.