

The blossoming friendship between Venus Williams and Riley Opelka did not go unnoticed by fans. Their closeness had once sparked rumors of an affair between the Americans. Recently, Opelka shared a rare nostalgic photo with fans sparking new interest.
Opelka was also spotted at King Richard’s premiere in Los Angeles. He walked the red carpet and spent time with the Grand Slam winner. While the two may not be together, their friendship continues to grow and fans love to watch it.
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Opelka posts an old photo of Venus Williams
It seems the former world number one is now enjoying her solitary life. Opelka recently shared an old photo of Serena Williams and Venus Williams on social media with the late artist Noah Davis. He called it his favorite photo. He also acclaimed it as the coldest image in sports history.

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KEY BISCAYNE, FL – APRIL 01: Venus Williams talks with her father Richard Williams during a match against Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia during day nine of the Sony Ericsson Open at the Crandon Park Tennis Center on April 1, 2008, in Key Biscayne, Florida. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Noah Davis is a former painter and artist. He tragically passed away at the age of 32 in 2015. His father was the late attorney Kevin Davis, who represented Venus and Serena Williams in the 1990s and 2000s. He is also said to have helped negotiate Venus Williams’ $40 million deal with Reebok at the time.
My fav! Venus, Serena, and Noah Davis. 3 legends in the making pic.twitter.com/8ngxLjhVAX
— Reilly Opelka (@ReillyOpelka) October 20, 2022
Opelka shared his views through his comment. He wrote,” My fav! Venus, Serena, and Noah Davis. 3 legends in the making.” In the picture, Venus is seen along with her younger sister, Serena Williams, and the late artist Noah Davis.
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Davis’s cause of death has not been revealed, but he was battling with rare cancer. Davis’ paintings of African Americans had a dreamy and unreal quality. His paintings were well known for their muted color palette and photorealistic details.
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The tennis legend has partnered with BetterHelp and the Women’s Tennis Association to provide $2 million in free therapy sessions. The innovative partnership aims to highlight the importance of mental health as part of overall health and wellness. It seeks to remove the stigma associated with seeking professional help with mental health issues.
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