Serena Williams is quite often heard talking about the discipline required to be among the world’s best. However, that doesn’t restrict her from munching on her favorite foods every now and then. The former World No. 1 is usually on a balanced diet. However, it doesn’t stop her from eating what she loves. The 40-year-old posts about the same on her social media handles.

A similar incident took place today. Yesterday, the 14th of April, Serena had her share of a cheat meal. The American player opted for a large-sized cinnamon roll, filled with caramel and a white Vanilla Buttercream dip. The 23-time Grand Slam champion must have enjoyed her meal. However, her version of the meal’s relation with Beauty and the Beast took the limelight.

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Serena recalls her favorite fictional character

Yesterday, Serena Williams took to her Instagram, uploading a story. In the story, Serena was seen carrying her cinnamon roll as she looked for a place to settle in the eatery. During the hunt for a place to sit, Serena opened up about one of her favorite fictional characters. The main antagonist of Walt Disney Pictures’ 30th animated feature film Beauty and the Beast. Gaston.

In the story, she said, “Isn’t it funny, one of my favorite characters? I like to say he’s misunderstood Gaston. Also has, one of my favorite things, a cinnamon roll. I knew I liked Gaston.”

Revisiting Serena’s previous interviews and interactions, she has often confessed that she is obsessed with a certain type of sweets. Talking to a media house, she confessed that she is obsessed with Moon Pies. She said, “I love moon pies. If “Moon Pie” sponsored me, I’d be bigger than any house on this planet! I love the originals: banana, chocolate, or vanilla.” 

As far as her pre-match eating routine is concerned, the Champion tends to have a go-to-plate before the match. As admitted by the 23-time champion, she has a platter full of greens, fruits, carbs, and some sort of protein prior to the match.

Serena Williams planning a return at Wimbledon?

Serena Williams suffered a hamstring injury at the 2021 Wimbledon. Taking time to recover, she has been sidelined from the tour for almost 10 months now. However, recently, the former World No. 1 dropped a hint of a potential comeback to the tour. The 40-year-old uploaded a TikTok video titled ‘On my way to Wimbledon’. The video has given her fans a high sense of hope for her comeback.

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However, neither the player nor Wimbledon has made any official announcement yet.