Tara Lambert will be looking to level her 2009 domestic record against younger sister Jacklyn when the pair take to the court in the women's final at the WER Joell Memorial Tournament today, weather permitting.

The pair are doubles partners and ranked second, but love and friendship will be thrown out the window as the older Lambert attempts to even out honours between the two.

Tara, 28, is currently the third ranked player in the country while younger sister, Jacklyn, is second behind number one Ashley Brooks.

The siblings have played against each other three times already this year, with Tara winning the last meeting at the Argus Open final, while Jacklyn came away with two titles earlier in the season.

The 20-year old currently holds both Bermuda Open and Pomander Gates Open titles, while Tara lays claim to the Argus Open championship.

Winning the WER Joell title will level matters between the pair and provide an interesting storyline as the season reaches its climax.

"Winning the title would be a great accomplishment as my sister is just as driven to win as I am," said Tara.

"It will also mean so much more as I plan to take some time off from the tournament scene to focus on other endeavours.

"My main drive has been mainly health and fitness, with a side order of bragging rights.

"The rivalry comes with the territory between siblings and keeps things interesting."

Besides attempting to get the better of her sister again, Tara will be looking to edge closer to Jacklyn and number one ranked Ashley Brookes as she looks to climb the rankings ladder.

Jacklyn has so far this year been the queen of the local tennis circuit, winning every event she's entered before the Argus Open and may still be a slight favourite to lift her third crown.

Confident of her chances, Tara won't get too ahead of herself if she should win, noting that she won't be the one to beat as anyone can be defeated on any given day.

The pair were due to play together in their doubles final yesterday in a light and fun mood.

Yet when the jackets come off after their warm ups in today's final, they will put their emotions to one side and they will view each other as competitors, and not sisters.

"I don't think I could say that," said Jacklyn when asked about becoming the player to beat on the circuit.

"The beauty of this sport is that anything can happen, one of us can go out there and have a totally off day.

"Another thing that people don't get when it comes to playing a sibling, you know it all, what's going on with them on and off the court, there strengths and weaknesses.

"You know what buttons to push and when to push.

"We can understand how the Williams sisters feel.

"When it gets tight people think, 'Is she letting her back in the match or is she tanking it?' There is so much more to it.

"In this arena you have to learn the separate the two.

"You team up and leave it on the court, keep it light and fun, but when it comes to the singles its a different world.

"We are not friends or even family.

We are competitors and we have a common goal, to win.

"From my moms perspective she finds it easier to watch us play each other then other people, because either way its a family victory and we are happy for who ever comes out on top."