Did Venus Williams win against Vicario?

Did Venus Williams win against Vicario?

In one scene of the film, a 14-year-old Venus Williams was taking on Sanchez Vicario at the Bank of the West Classic. In the scene, Williams was in complete control of the match as she led 6-2 3-1 before Sanchez Vicario took a bathroom break. After the bathroom break, Sanchez Vicario went on to win the match.

Did Venus actually play Vicario?

When she made her professional debut at the age of 14, the world took notice when the teenager gave World No. 2 Arantxa Sanchez Vicario a tough fight before eventually going down. Williams made her debut at the Bank of the West Classic in October 1994.

Was Venus really iced tennis?

The short answer is, Williams loses the match, and “King Richard” suggests that part of the reason Williams lost is because she was “iced” when her opponent took a bathroom break to get inside Williams’ head, halting her momentum. And yes, Williams really did lose that match.