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9 Months After Beyonce’s Lovely Act, 41-Year-Old Serena Williams Returns the Favor in Paris to Her ‘Hard-Working’ Friend With an Emotional Message

Published 05/28/2023, 5:39 AM EDT

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Serena Williams and Beyonce go a long way back, nurturing their friendship with heartfelt gestures whenever they get the chance. Apart from that, the similarity of the struggles that they have faced has brought the iconic duo together time and again. One such was the ordeal of going through childbirth. It further strengthened the bond between the two icons. Beyonce’s wholesome tribute to Serena’s retirement was proof of the same. Now, the tennis legend has finally found a way to show her love for the iconic singer.

The 23-time Grand Slam champion is enjoying her retirement life as she is bracing to welcome the first sibling of Olympia. Meanwhile, she made sure to not miss her close friend Beyonce’s Renaissance World Tour and leave a few words of praise for her.

Serena Williams returns the heartfelt retirement tribute by Beyonce with a sweet message

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The American tennis legend is surely making the best of her retirement as she made sure to be at Beyonce’s concert in Paris. However, that is not it. Last year, Beyonce paid an iconic tribute to Williams by voicing out the narrative for an ad accolade by Gatorade.

So, this year Serena Williams made sure to pay her back with some heartfelt words. As Williams posted some emotional pictures after Beyonce’s concert, she stated, “When the high from The Beyonce Renaissance World Tour wears off. So beautiful.” Adding praises, she stated, “Such a hard worker. Beyond talented. So grateful we all experience such talent.”

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Last year, the revered music artist made sure to pour her heart out as she praised the legacy of the tennis legend. The ad paid tribute to her glorious career, and how she has become a living inspiration as a proud black woman.

Moreover, she praised her confidence to embrace her body and muscles and curves. Living that same life even off the court, Williams made sure to keep imbibing the same values.

Williams reminds herself to be true to her original self 

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Williams announced the good news at the Met Gala 2023. Now, the iconic player is proudly showing changing body. However, some people, even the ones close to her, are not helping her.

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The tennis legend recently took to her Instagram to share the realities of being pregnant. She mentioned how people closest to you would would be first to bring you down and erode your confidence. But she made sure to bounce back and even remind her fans to be their fearless selves.

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Shivali Sharma

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Shivali Sharma is a tennis writer at EssentiallySports, who specializes in off-court topics and has a particular focus on the legendary ‘Queen of the Court’, Serena Williams. With a wealth of experience in the industry, Shivali has authored numerous articles covering varied topics concerning the 23-time Grand Slam champion, including her personal life, career, and more. In addition to her work on Serena Williams, Shivali is also a huge fan of Naomi Osaka and admires the four-time Major winner, particularly for her advocacy for mental health.
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