Tennis great Serena Williams is one of the most accomplished athletes of the 21st century. During her illustrious career, she has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, one shy of the all-time record in women’s tennis.
She retired after the 2022 U.S. Open, citing a desire to spend more time with her family and focus on other ventures. Her documentary series, “In the Arena: Serena Williams,” premiered at this year’s TriBeCa Festival in New York City.
At one point during the festival, the tennis champion was asked if there was anything she wanted to share about fellow female athlete Caitlin Clark.
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FILE – Serena Williams arrives at the 54th annual NAACP Image Awards at the Civic Auditorium on Feb. 25, 2023 in Pasadena, California. (Richard Shotwell/InVision/AP, File)
“Keep doing what you’re doing,” Williams’ advice to WNBA rookies was, “You just have to keep doing what you’re doing.”
“I really like how she tries to keep her feet on the ground and doesn’t get on social media. [media]Williams said. Associated Press On the red carpet. “I know. I don’t know. And I think it’s really important that she keeps doing what she’s doing.”
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Williams also suggested some of the negativity directed at Clarke was born out of jealousy.
“And no matter what other people do, if people are negative, it’s basically because they can’t do it like you,” Williams pointed out. “And I hope that she continues to do what she’s doing now.”
Indiana Fever player Caitlin Clark (number 22) dribbles the ball during a game against the Atlanta Dream at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 13, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)
Clarke’s name has appeared in countless sports headlines over the first few weeks of her first season in the WNBA.
Much of the conversation surrounding Clark has centered on the level of physical intensity the rookie faced in his first few games as a professional basketball player.
“I think people are going to be violent towards me. They’re going to get away with doing things that other people wouldn’t be allowed to do,” Clarke said after the Fever lost a New England Premier League match on May 28. Los Angeles Sparks.
Indiana Fever player Caitlin Clark (No. 22) watches during a game against the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena on June 10, 2024 in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Chris Marion/NBAE via Getty Images)
Clarke learned earlier this week that she will not be able to play for the U.S. women’s national basketball team at next month’s Olympic Games in Paris.
The 12 members are Diana Taurasi, Kaalia Copper, A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, Breanna Stewart, Brittney Griner, Alyssa Thomas, Napheesa Collier, Jewel Lloyd, Kelsey Plumb, Jackie Young and Sabrina Ionescu.
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Clark is leading rookies in a variety of statistical categories, averaging 15.6 points and 6 assists through her first 14 WNBA games.
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