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Tennis Legend Serena Williams Gives Aaron Rodgers a Lesson In Grand Slam Knowledge: “Wimbledon Is Before the US Open!”

Published 04/08/2022, 9:44 AM EDT

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The Cash App Bitcoin 2022 Conference in Miami saw a number of unexpected panelists at the event. NFL stars like Odell Beckham Jr, and Aaron Rodgers expressed themselves with the booming Bitcoin market. Moreover, multi-time Grand Slam Champion Serena Williams graced the event. As she hints towards a major comeback, she also gave the Green Bay Packers QB some grand slam awareness.

Serena Williams also shared a moment with Super Bowl-winning receiver Odell Beckham Jr, when they were backstage. Serena challenged the wideout runner to an impromptu sprint.

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Aaron Rodgers becomes Serena Williams’ build-up specialist

Serena Williams’ official hype man has been added to Aaron Rodgers’ work history. In an Instagram Story shared by the Tennis star on Thursday, the Packers quarterback, 38, hailed Williams, 40, for her resurgence on the tennis court.

“I’m backstage with Aaron Rodgers at a Bitcoin conference in Miami, with Aaron Rodgers here, and we’ve been talking about my comeback. And, he’s been hyping me up, getting me ready for Wimbledon.” Williams stated in an Instagram Story footage, where Rodgers alluded to seeing her as the “GOAT.

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Rodgers, however, had the double turn when the 23-time Grand Slam champion mentioned Wimbledon instead of the US Open. This makes the quarterback wonder about the US Open. Williams then said to Rodgers. “Wimbledon’s before the US Open! I gotta play Wimbledon first.”

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Serena has not competed after sustaining a hamstring injury in her first-round encounter at Wimbledon last year. The tournament begins in June, with the US Open following later this summer. Whereas, she has been teasing her return with her Instagram stories.

Rodgers appears to be having a lot of fun

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Last year, Rodgers teamed up using Cash App to transform a chunk of his NFL income towards cryptocurrency. In the event, the quarterback revealed that he fell down the rabbit hole way back.  And there is no turning back once you’ve got to the other side.

In the meantime, Rodgers is experiencing an exciting offseason. After debating to choose whether to stay in the NFL for another season, the defending league MVP announced his return in 2022 by signing a hefty new contract with the Packers. The three-year agreement is said to be valued at $150 million.

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However, the Packers will have to make some serious signings and fill-ins for the year. They must regroup and replenish not only Adams but also targets like Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Equanimeous St. Brown, who have joined the Kansas City Chiefs and Chicago Bears, separately. All the strain will now rest much more heavily on Aaron Rodgers’ back than it has in the past.

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