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Indian Wells: Bonafide Serena Williams Fan Zendaya Arrives at the Tennis Paradise With Boyfriend Tom Holland

Published 03/17/2024, 3:04 PM EDT

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Indian Wells is going on right now and finally, it is now time for the finale of the tournament. Fans from all over the world are glued to their screens and some have also made their way to the tennis paradise as well to watch the match live between their favorite players.

As excited as we are to watch the finale of the tournament, we are also excited to see the famous people from around the world who are attending this match. And one of the famous celebrities attending the match just landed at the venue and we can’t hold it in anymore. Here is a hint: She is a Serena Williams fan!

Tennis fan Zendaya arrives with boyfriend Tom Holland to attend Indian Wells

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Zendaya and Tom Holland made quite the entrance at the Tennis Paradise. The couple was spotted arriving at the event, turning heads with their impeccable style and undeniable chemistry.

 

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Their presence not only shows how crucial the sport of tennis has now become but has also ignited the interest of many other people watching the finale match now.

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Zendaya’s presence at the tournament is also rooted in her role in her movie Challengers where she played the role of a tennis player which was inspired a lot by Serena Williams. In fact, time and again Zendaya shared how much of a fan girl she is of the Williams family, especially Serena, and how she used that inspiration in her role in the movie ‘Challengers’.

Zendaya and her fangirl side towards Serena Williams

In an interview last year around the same time, Spiderman movie fame Zendaya shared how in her tennis-related movie, she used a lot of her inspiration and idolization towards Serena Williams in her role. She stated, “I knew enough about tennis, but not really. Like, I knew Serena Williams, right? To be able to dive into that world and have to learn it, very hands-on, was special. Now I think it’s one of my favorite sports, especially to watch.”

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It is not a surprise that Serena Williams had such an impact on a person, especially someone playing a role in a movie about the sport. Of course, anyone doing a movie around tennis would take inspiration from legendary players and Serena Williams certainly tops that list.

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Ishmeet Kaur

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Ishmeet Kaur, our versatile tennis writer at EssentiallySports, ditched the corporate world's allure for her overpowering love for the sport. Ishmeet brings a seasoned perspective to the court with over eight years of content creation, starting in 2014. Drawn to tennis for its sheer entertainment value, she crafts engaging off-court entertainment pieces and informative articles with equal finesse.
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