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Russell Wilson Asks “Auntie” Serena Williams for a ‘Tennis Lesson’ as Ciara’s Daughter Sienna Emerges as Future Champ

Published 04/22/2024, 10:48 AM EDT

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Russell Wilson is a Super Bowl champion and has tried his hand at baseball, in fact, he was even picked in the 2010 MLB Draft. But when it comes to teaching her daughter about tennis, he knows where to look. Russell Wilson and Ciara‘s daughter, Sienna Princess, is now old enough to try her hand at sports. The six-year-old has begun her endeavor in tennis, and her quarterback father has sought out their family friend Serena Williams, who once tennis offered lessons to Ciara, for help.

Flaunting the young player’s tennis skills, the Steelers’ star posted a video in his Instagram story with the caption, “My Heart!” Already hopeful of the little one’s success, Wilson also wrote about how “Sisi” is grinding to become a future champion. “Baby Girl Sisi Learning 🥎Soon to be 🏆” Any budding player needs the right coach, and who better than the 23-Grand Slam winner Serena Williams.

“Auntie @serenawilliams How much for an hour tennis lesson?” Wilson jokingly wrote along with some laughing emojis. Williams happens to be a close friend of the couple and was among the first ones to give her best wishes on the birth of their youngest daughter, Amora Princess, last year.

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When Ciara shared the good news on her Instagram account with an endearing picture of the newborn, Williams expressed her adoration in the comment section. She wrote, “Omg i love her already.” Meanwhile, Wilson’s post about Sienna’s tennis skills comes after he highlighted the baseball abilities of his other two kids, Future Zahir and Win Harrison.

In a post on Xm Wilson wrote, “My Two Boys are Ballers! Future hit 3 Homers Today & Win & him had a blast at Picture day! Thankful I get to raise & teach em how to be Boys and Become Men. God is Good!”

Today’s friendly banter is just another instance of Wilson and Ciara’s friendship with the tennis great. The couple have constantly shown support for Williams, cheering on from the stands in 2022’s US Open, but it’s the girls’ bond that gives us all friendship goals!

Serena Williams offered tennis lessons to Sienna’s mother Ciara

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Williams’s journey has been one for the movie screens. When the Olympic winner got married in 2017, her girl gang, including Ciara, was present to celebrate their friend’s happy day. Throughout the years, the two have been the constant support system in each other’s lives. When the singer shared her progress in tennis, Williams even offered to give her bestie lessons.

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Wilson was not far behind in supporting the tennis star. During the 2022 US Open’s third-round match, the quarterback was in the stands with his wife, cheering her on. After Williams lost the match to Ajla Tomljanovic, which was also the final game of her career, Ciara took no time to show her appreciation for the legend’s journey and her achievements in her professional and personal life. On X Ciara, wrote, “Thank you for the inspiration you’ve continually given us all! It has been a blessing to be a part of your incredible journey! The Goat, Icon, Best Competitor, THE Blue Print, and Best Mommy! We love you so much!”

Fast forward to 2024, and the two’s bond remains as fresh as ever, as was evident by Russell Wilson’s playful post. And who knows, Sienna might follow in her auntie’s footsteps and become a tennis star herself.

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