

Serena Williams faced several formidable opponents during her 27-year-long career. But it was her rivalry with Maria Sharapova that drew the most attention, as they had some bitter on-court moments in the past. However, in a recent broadcast of the US Open, the former Russian player, Sharapova, who announced her retirement in 2020, spoke about Serena Williams’ legacy.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
She praised the legendary American, saying she was better than every other tennis player today. Sharapova’s statement about Serena drew some epic reactions from many tennis fans.
Tennis fans react to Sharapova’s statement
Sharapova’s comment that Serena was “much better” than modern-era tennis players drew some epic reactions from many tennis fans. She said, “No disrespect to this generation but you are so much better, you need to be out there,”
“No disrespect to this generation but you are so much better, you need to be out there,” Sharapova says she told Serena at the Met last year. 👀 #USOpen
— Racquet (@racquetmagazine) September 8, 2022
Many fans took to Twitter to respond to Sharapova’s remarks about Williams. One fan with the username @krysalysonline tweeted saying that Sharapova finally spilled the truth, “MAMA MELDONIUM SPILLING THE TRUTH BREW!”
MAMA MELDONIUM SPILLING THE TRUTH BREW! https://t.co/vuHsHagC27
— krysalys ♪ vamos king carlos (@krysalysonline) September 8, 2022
Another fan tweeted that Sharapova has revealed the truth about the American tennis player and acknowledged that Williams was much better than the new generation of tennis players. The fan stated, “She spilled!”
She spilled! https://t.co/D01ZtcXW9x
— 💔 (@kvitovaserena) September 9, 2022
A similar reaction came from another fan, who tweeted “AND THIS WAS AFTER USO 2021 My girl spilled AS ALWAYS”
AND THIS WAS AFTER USO 2021
My girl spilled AS ALWAYS 🤭🥱 https://t.co/MpFVNv4IJt
— Т🌴 (@tennisispain) September 9, 2022
I like a lot of players from this generation but she’s right 🤷♂️ https://t.co/sVpDuTTQwX
— Thomas Stirton (@thomas_stirton) September 9, 2022
Sharapova knows about playing in tough generations. And also how to win in them. https://t.co/FIhLdToIZk
— Andrew Atkinson (@atkinsonfasho) September 9, 2022
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
What did Sharapova say about Serena Williams’ legacy?
The five-time Grand Slam singles titles winner, Maria Sharapova, recently spoke about Serena’s spectacular tennis career. The former Russian tennis player stated, “It was amazing to see Serena’s run and the glory and the gracious tenacity as she carried through to the end of her career.”
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Serena Williams and Sharapova were occasionally engaged in ferocious rivalry during their time on the tennis court. Therefore, many tennis fans were amazed when they saw a picture of Sharapova and Williams having fun together at the Met Gala event.
Watch this story: Will Smith Shows How King Richard Cast Trained Like Serena and Venus Williams
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT