Mike Tyson, Hugh Jackman, Martina Navratilova, Naomi Osaka, and Other Elite Celebrities Cheer Serena Williams’ Emotional Victory at US Open 2022

It is every tennis enthusiast’s dream to watch Serena Williams play. And if it is about her last swing at the US Open, nobody is going to miss out on the opportunity. Hence, along with excited fans, we also saw many renowned personalities in the crowd who had come to witness the legendary player.

Serena Williams is not just a sports celebrity. She has ventured into the world of fashion, entertainment, business, and philanthropy. Over the past two decades, she has contributed to the world not just as a sports person but in every possible capacity that she could. So, it’s not a surprise that she garners the attention of personalities from varied fields.

Renowned celebrities like Hugh Jackman, Bill Clinton, Naomi Osaka, and Vera Wang came to watch Serena Williams

Serena Williams, a name that has resonated with women’s tennis over the years, is an inspiration for millions, and watching her play is a lifelong dream of every tennis fan. Therefore, we saw an influx of a huge number of people at Flushing Meadows. Consequently, many renowned personalities were present in the stadium.

Hollywood stars such as Hugh Jackman, Andrew Jackson, and Queen Latifah were spotted in the crowd. Furthermore, we also saw British journalist Anna Wintour and Australian actress Rebel Wilson.

Apart from that, ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’, Mike Tyson was also present, sitting alongside tennis legend Martina Navratilova. Additionally, the four-time grand slam champion, Naomi Osaka, was present there and was cheering for her idol. Osaka took to her Instagram story to share the moment of her victory where the crowd was cheering and rooting for her.

Another tennis legend, Billie Jean King was also present and said a few words during the post-match celebrations. There were various other sports personalities, like Olympic ski racer Lindsey Vonn who has always shown a keen interest in tennis.

There were other renowned personalities in the audience as well. We saw Bill Clinton and Dr. Ruth enjoying the match along with the crowd.

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Despite these famous personalities, we could not miss out on the people sitting on the courtside who cheered for Williams the most.

They were none other than her family. Her husband Alexis Ohanian and daughter Olympia, along with her mother Oracene Price, cheered her throughout the match.

Williams has a tough challenge ahead of her

Serena Williams defeated Danka Kovinic in the first round of the US Open. Now, she will face world no.2 Anett Kontaveit in the second round.

Although Serena seems to have regained her form, facing the current world no.2 will be a massive challenge. The home crowd will undoubtedly back their 6-time champion and it will be interesting to see how she handles the pressure of facing a top-ranked player.

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Even if her singles campaign at the US Open were to end in the second round, she has cemented her legacy as one of the best tennis players in history, if not the best.