From rivals to bosom buddies, Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova‘s journey has been a testament to sportsmanship and mutual respect! While their rivalry was more competitive during their first encounters, by the end of their careers, their equation had turned. Recently, the Russian tennis player opened up about their current equation.
Among the retired tennis stars gracing the courtside in London at Wimbledon, Sharapova was also present. The 37-year-old former tennis star sat down with Martina Navratilova to talk about all things tennis and fashion, and of course that brought up Sharapova’s Met Gala recollections, and her relationship with Serena Williams.
The duo had a fierce rivalry so to talk, however largely it was one sided with Sharapova profitable towards Williams simply twice of their 22 conferences on court docket. However now? It’s all water below the bridge. Sharapova mentioned on The Tennis Channel interview, “Now, we get to reflect on the past and have a good laugh about it. Yeah, you know, and also seeing you know her she has two kids now and also an incredibly strong business platform. Yeah, we have a lot of fun, we have some good some good, good chats on our phones.”
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LONDON – JULY 3: Maria Sharapova of Russia poses together with her trophy after she gained towards Serena Williams of USA (R) within the girls last match on the Wimbledon Garden Tennis Championship on July 3, 2004 on the All England Garden Tennis and Croquet Membership in LondonSharapova gained 6-1 6-4. (Picture by Mike Hewitt/Getty Photos)
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Despite the fact that they’re at present texting each other as buddies, just a few months in the past, there was fixed debate over whether or not or not there was animosity between them. In response, the 23-time Grand Slam champion spoke out about her previously tense relationship together with her longtime rival.
In a dialog, Williams said, “I imply, was there ever beef? I suppose. It was simply aggressive although. She was profitable, I used to be profitable, you recognize? We each needed to win, and I don’t suppose it was private. It was simply, ‘Do you want to win?’”
The two have been sighted together at a number of entertainment business events, such as the Met Gala this year, and on red carpets. There, Serena Williams and her former rivals teamed up to form a chic tennis trio with Venus Williams added to the fray, posting their fun on social media. There was even a time in 2022 when the 23-time Grand Slam champion chose the Russian over Caroline Wozniacki!
Serena Williams declared Maria Sharapova her ‘best friend’
Regardless of their nice admiration for each other, the 2 weren’t the closest of pals whereas working collectively. Nonetheless, after they each accepted parenthood, all the things was totally different. Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova grew nearer on account of sharing this transformative occasion; in a 2022 interview, Williams even referred to Sharapova as her greatest good friend, stating that their newfound friendship was a results of their comparable experiences changing into moms.
In a dialog with Good Morning America, she mentioned, “She is my best friend now. Sorry, Caroline (Wozniacki). Also the first person I can call to discuss my day-to-day things with. Motherhood has brought us really close to each other.” Reunited just lately throughout Paris Style Week, the 2 attended the ‘Big 4’ vogue weeks (with London, Milan, and New York).
Nonetheless, what are your ideas on their friendship? Do tell us within the remark part beneath.
