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2 Months After ‘Lucky Charms’ Banter, Venus Williams Takes Down 6’11” Compatriot Reilly Opelka With a Cheeky CN Tower Dig

Published 06/02/2023, 6:25 AM EDT

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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.

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.

Venus Williams gets back at Reilly Opelka for teasing her 

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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.

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 at EssentiallySports, who specializes in off-court topics and has a particular focus on the legendary ‘Queen of the Court’, Serena Williams. With a wealth of experience in the industry, Shivali has authored numerous articles covering varied topics concerning the 23-time Grand Slam champion, including her personal life, career, and more. In addition to her work on Serena Williams, Shivali is also a huge fan of Naomi Osaka and admires the four-time Major winner, particularly for her advocacy for mental health.
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Varunkumaar Chelladurai