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‘Never Get Wild’ – A Young Serena Williams Had a Strict No-Dating Rule That Stemmed Out From Her Faith in God

Published 07/15/2022, 7:50 AM EDT

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When Serena Williams gets on the court, there isn’t anything but sheer awe in the eyes of the spectators. The player has established her legitimacy in such a way that there isn’t any questioning of her grandeur in the tennis world.

Earlier too, she led a normal life like girls of her age and met guys as well. However, she had some principles shaped by her faith which focused on serious commitments.

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Did young Serena Williams believe in dating?

Serena Williams had shared her view on dating. She said, “We don’t believe in dating unless you’re ready to get married. I’ve never dated anybody.” However, she acknowledged that meeting people isn’t bad. She said, “It’s good to get experience under your belt, but you should never get wild or go crazy.”

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Furthermore, she added that she expects a security and future with a man with whom she is interested in developing a relationship. She said, “If I can’t see myself with this person for life – I can’t be bothered. I can’t waste my time.”

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Williams’ faith and confidence made her self-fulfilled

Serena Williams stated, “I have some really good men friends, but I believe in no sex before marriage.” However, despite all that, she acknowledged the difficulties of abiding by such principles completely.

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She said, “I mean, I’m not perfect. It’s hard to live by the Bible standards but I’m really comfortable with me.”

Dating life of Serena Williams

Serena Williams had dated various celebrities before finally settling down with her dear husband Alexis Ohanian. She had been rumored to be dating Drake as well as Rapper Common. She has had respectful dating history and Common had also sent a heartfelt message to the player for her companionship.

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She met the Reddit founder in 2015 and got married in 2017. Their daughter, Olympia was born in 2017 itself. The couple engages in the holistic growth of their daughter and makes sure to spend quality time with her. Serena also teaches her tennis and inculcates the strong values that the player has carried both on and off the court.

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How has the player thrived in 2022?

Serena Williams, at the time of the interview, had won only six grand slam finals. The player had not won a new grand slam for some time and there were apprehensions about her performance.

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However, as she went forward, the player continued to play and won 23-grand slam finals and is still in the race to get her 24th one. Though she did not have a good run at Wimbledon, she has now confirmed her participation at the National Bank Open, also known as Rogers Cup in Toronto.

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Shivali Sharma

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Shivali Sharma is a tennis author at EssentiallySports. She has pursued her Master's in history from Himachal University, but her love for the game has driven her to write about tennis. Shivali is a huge fan of Naomi Osaka and admires Osaka not only for her on-court performances, but also for her off-court actions.
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