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Tennis boasts of some of the most wholesome friendships. One pair is that of Venus Williams and Reilly Opelka. Their online bickering is a treat for tennis enthusiasts. After their last “Lucky Charms” cereal incident, Venus Williams has pulled up her boots to get back at her dear friend, Opelka. Her visit to Toronto, Canada, seemed like the best place to plot online revenge against Opelka.

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The American tennis star Opelka had jokingly mocked Williams after she denied having a certain cereal because she would be munching them all night. Seems like Opelka was not ready for her comeback.

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Venus Williams gets back at Reilly Opelka for teasing her 

The seven-time Grand Slam champion has always maintained a calm repertoire off the court. It is her younger sister, Serena Williams who has garnered fame for her goofiness.

But Venus Williams is not following behind as she once again strikes back at her friend Opelka. The tennis legend is visiting Toronto, Canada at the moment. She posed in front of the main tourist attraction, CV Tower.

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However, she knew that she had to get back at Opelka, so she stated, “Finally found something taller than me besides Reilly Opelka.” Mocking his height, she made sure to take a dig at the 6’11 American tennis star.

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Opelka played along and shared her story on his Instagram with two laughing emojis. However, this banter finds its roots in an old bickering incident between the two.

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Opelka teased Williams for her irresistible temptation

After a fan suggested Hershey’s cereal for a plant-based diet for Venus Williams as she is a vegan. However, Williams confessed that she can not keep it in her house. Otherwise, she would eat it all night.

Her close friend, Opelka found the perfect opportunity to mock her at this point and stated, “Lucky charms for me.” This back-and-forth banter between the two players proved to be too entertaining for tennis fans.

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Who is your favorite bickering partner of Venus Williams? Her sister Serena Williams or her friend Reilly Opelka? Let us know your pick in the comments below.

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Shivali Sharma

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Shivali Sharma is a Tennis Writer and Content Manager at EssentiallySports. With an extensive experience of more than 3 years in writing and content management, Shivali has authored numerous articles concerning the ‘Queen of the Court’, Serena Williams, and the ‘Big 3’, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic, including their personal life, career, and more. In addition to this, Shivali is a sworn Djokovic fan who hails his grit in face of every challenge. Additionally, she roots for Jannik Sinner whose relentless gameplay she can’t help but admire. Apart from this, when she is away from writing, Shivali enjoys exploring the great outdoors through trekking and indulging in her passion for reading books.

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