Last year at the US Open, the focus was on Serena Williams playing her last professional tournament before retirement. When Williams took down Anett Kontaveit, the former world no. 2 was left in tears. Kontaveit, however, found respite in the fact that Hollywood icon, Zendaya, had come to watch the match. Now as the -year-old Estonian player closes a crucial chapter in her life, some con-incidences make us look back to that interaction.

Anett Kontaveit turned out to be a huge fan of Zendaya. So, even if the renowned American actress rooted for Serena Williams, she left a sweet tribute to Kontaveit.

Supporter of Serena Williams, Zendaya coincidentally leave a tribute for Anett Kontaveit 

The American tennis legend played three rounds of the US Open last year before finally bidding the sport goodbye. She went against Anett Kontaveit in the second round of the major and seemingly gave her best to take down the former world no. 2.

Though it broke Kontaveit’s heart, she was glad to see Zendaya on the courtside. Eventually, after she expressed her love for Zendaya, the American actress started following her on Instagram.

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Now after that incident, a planned or unplanned co-incidence has come into the picture.

Anett Kontaveit announced her retirement from professional tennis after she revealed her injuries are making her unable to pursue it.

On the same day, Zendaya released the trailer of her upcoming tennis movie, Challengers which will be released on the 15th of September.

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Well, even if it was a coincidence, it has gotten Zendaya’s approval. The American actress liked the tweet that pointed it out. This might prove yet another respite to Kontaveit as she takes this major step in her life.

How did Zendaya soothe Kontaveit’s loss?

After her heartbreaking second-round loss against Serena Williams, the Estonian player was in tears. However, later on, she confessed she was equally excited to see Zendaya on the courtside. 

Zendaya too reciprocated her love by following her on Instagram and continued to do so. So, as the tennis fraternity bids an amazing player goodbye, Zendaya makes sure to leave a sweet tribute for her.

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