Serena Williams came out boldly once again to defend her friendship between her and Meghan Markle. She was making an appearance at Access Hollywood, where she shed some more light on how much the Duchess of Sussex has been not only kind to her but also supportive. Despite being under serious media scrutiny, their friendship has continued to flourish.
When Megan was watching Serena playing the US Open final
“She flew all the way with a newborn to see me play in New York and flew all the way back that night, and I probably couldn’t have done that,” she told Access Hollywood.
Meghan Markle’s first trip alone after giving birth to Archie was met with serious criticism. Some detractors questioned Markle’s decision to leave her baby in London to attend the US Open in support of Serena Williams.
Serena Williams was quick to shut down the criticism directed towards Meghan Markle. She described her as a fantastic soul, one who is ready to assist her friends.
“It just kind of goes to show you what an amazing person that she is, and that’s just one of the many things that she does for me. I call her, text her anytime, crying, upset she’s always there. Doesn’t matter what she’s going through, she just sets time away, and she’s just so amazing.”
Great friends indeed
Meghan Markle and Serena Williams first met in 2010. The two friends have been in the limelight for the more significant part of 2018. They have been seen together in tennis championships and royal duties. Serena Williams was among the high-profile guests who attended the royal wedding last year, a clear indication of how strong their relationship is. Besides, the tennis player organized a fantastic baby shower ceremony for Markle. She admitted putting a lot of effort into the baby shower planning duties to ensure it becomes perfect.
Despite their busy schedules, Meghan and Serena have never disregarded their friendship. They have always spared some free time to catch up and hang out together. Meghan Markle has been seen on several occasions in stadiums supporting Serena Williams. She was recently seen cheering Serena Williams.
However, the American failed to make it 24 Grand Slam titles after she lost in the finals. It was her third loss in which Meghan Markle was in attendance leading other people to cheer Williams. The loss made Serena’s coach “superstitious” about the Duchess of Sussex attending matches.
Serena Williams’s ranking and performance in 2019
Ranked no.10, the American played her last match on the 7th of September when she lost to Bianca Vanessa Andreescu 6-3 7-5 in the final in U.S. Open.
Serena Williams’s best performance of the year was getting to the final in at the U.S. Open, Toronto and in Wimbledon.
Serena Williams |
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