Serena Williams, despite being one of the most famous athletes in the world, admires someone outside the realm of tennis to such an extent that she once dressed up to appear like her. It is none other than the music legend Beyonce.
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She collaborated with the likes of Michelle Obama and dressed up as Beyonce to make Beyonce’s birthday special and memorable in 2017.
Serena Williams, Michelle Obama, and others dressed up as Beyonce
Considering the special occasion, the music legend Beyonce’s birthday in 2017, Serena Williams, along with others, dressed up as the pop star in her 2016 “Formation” music video getup. The likes of Beyonce’s daughter Blue Ivy Carter, actress Bianca Lawson, and former Destiny’s Child member Michelle Williams along with the then First Lady, Michelle Obama, joined the 23-time Grand Slam champion.
Beyonce adored the gift and uploaded the pictures of all these powerful ladies on her website. Besides that, Beyonce recently appreciated Serena by releasing her new song in the movie ‘King Richard’. Moreover, at the Oscars, she performed on the courts of Compton where both Serena and Venus Williams learned to play tennis.
The legacy of Serena
The 23-time grand slam champion recently announced her retirement. Over the course of her career, she has broken numerous records and grew into one of the most successful players in the history of the sport. Be it Naomi Osaka or Coco Gauff, she has become an inspiration for both established stars on the circuit and budding tennis players.
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Veteran U.S. tennis player Serena Williams returns a ball during her match against Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic during the National Bank Open in Toronto, Ontario, Canada August 10, 2022. REUTERS/Cole Burston
Incumbent world no.1 Iga Swiatek is also in awe of the tennis legend. The glorious career that the legendary American has built for herself establishes her as the GOAT in many people’s mind, with only a few players in contention to challenge that notion.
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Serena will play her final grand slam at the US Open 2022. She will try to equalize the record of Margaret Court, which currently stands as the all-time high at 24 grand slam titles. Nonetheless, her participation at the US Open will be an emotional ride not just for the players but also for her fans who have admired and loved her for years.
