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Of all the things that have been breaking the internet in the past two weeks alone, at the forefront of it is spotting people at Coldplay concerts. Whether it’s a higher-up from the company, Astronomer, or Serena Williams and Aryna Sabalenka, the common denominator is Chris Martin and Co. Such is the band’s magnetic pull. No wonder the arenas get sold out like hot cakes whenever the British band travels across the globe. This week was Miami’s turn to host the artists behind gems like ‘Hymn for the Weekend’ and ‘My Universe’ at the Hard Rock Stadium. And even the titans of the tennis world were no exception to Coldplay’s enigma. There were two WTA legends whose paths just somehow crossed in Miami on Saturday night. 23-time slam queen Serena Williams and current World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka.
Serena recently posted a series of clips on her Instagram of herself enjoying Coldplay’s live concert at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. In the very first short clip, guess who we spotted? None other than Aryna Sabalenka’s boyfriend, Georgios Frangulis. Was the WTA star also present at the venue with him? She was. The three-time slam champion’s own Instagram story boasted a brief video of her grooving to Coldplay’s enchanting melodies.
For the uninitiated, there happens to be an interesting connection between Coldplay and tennis. Did you know that the band is a massive admirer of some of the biggest ATP and WTA stars? It became evident last year when people noticed that Coldplay followed the likes of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Paula Badosa on Instagram. And guess what? Sabalenka’s name was among them too.
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Sabalenka has previously confessed to being a hardcore music lover. Remember the Madrid Open? She was seen flaunting her groovy side while entering the court. If you were to wonder Sabalenka’s favorite genre, the world No.1 revealed, “It depends on the mood, honestly, I cannot say what’s playing. Sometimes I just like to put them without the music, just to have this quiet space. Sometimes, there is like Teddy Swims, sometimes there is like The Weeknd, sometimes it’s like…it’s a mix, honestly.”
Even last year, the Belarusian teased her musical side by sharing tracks she was enjoying on loop. On Instagram, she unveiled her playlist comprising hits like Lose Control (Teddy Swims), You & Me -Rivo Remix, Addicted (Zerb, The Chainsmokers, INK), Out of Touch (Daryl Hall & John Oates, Avangart Tabldot), Believer (Imagine Dragons), Kisses Back (Anthony Keyrouz), and more.
And Williams? Well, she happens to be an ardent music fan too. It’s not just Coldplay’s magic that makes her groove to the beats. Last year, the 43-year-old ex-WTA icon couldn’t resist going to Taylor Swift’s iconic concert.
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When Serena Williams and her family witnessed Taylor Swift’s ‘Era’
Last year’s Eras Tour was an experience like no other for Swifties across the globe. And when the pop star brought it to Miami, how could Serena Williams miss the opportunity? She was extremely excited to see the Blank Space and Shake It Off hit maker perform live.
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Her pre-concert post on Instagram made it evident, “Oh, just a causal Swiftie over here (maybe not so causal 🤷🏿♀️) @taylorswift #miami #erastour,” Williams wrote while dropping a clip going into the concert and having utmost fun in the crowd. Not only Williams, her entire family seems to be part of the millions of Swifties.
Similar to wife Serena, husband Alexis Ohanian had also shared moments from the concert, alongside daughter Olympia. “I’m a Swiftie now. Amazing experience. Fantastic performance. Olympia’s first ever concert will be VERY hard to top. Thank you, @taylorswift 🙏”, he simply wrote while being in awe of the pop icon. It turned out that Olympia was a huge fan of Taylor Swift and thus it was an unforgettable experience for her.
Previously, Serena had mentioned Olympia’s love for the Love Story singer. During an interaction with podcast host and editor Kara Swisher at the INBOUND event, she revealed, “My daughter just turned 7. She’s not into princesses, she’s into Taylor Swift,” while adding, “I am, too.”
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This year, it appears the former tennis legend is all in for Coldplay to sway her. How would you rate her amazing reactions on social media while dancing to the band’s tunes? Let us know in the comments below.
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Coldplay's magic: What makes even tennis legends like Serena and Sabalenka flock to their concerts?