Celebrity sightings at tennis tournaments are nothing new, especially during the star-studded Sunshine Double in the USA. Just weeks ago, the BNP Paribas Open was buzzing with A-list appearances, including Hollywood power couple Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner, who made their first post-awards season outing at Holger Rune’s clash with Ugo Humbert. More recently, music legend Marc Anthony and his wife, Nadia Ferreira, were seen enthusiastically cheering on Novak Djokovic during his Miami Open match against the Aussie Rinky Hijikata. However, this time, it’s the American tennis icon Serena Williams herself who graced the stands for Djokovic’s match. And after the match, the Serbian ace shared the special moment of appreciation he received from Serena.
The 6-time Miami Open winner Novak Djokovic stormed into the QF of the ATP Masters 1000 event with a commanding 6-2, 6-2 victory over 15th seed Lorenzo Musetti on Tuesday evening. The match, briefly delayed by rain, saw an early setback for the Serbian as he conceded a break and received a time violation warning.
However, that moment flipped the switch for the 40-time Masters 1000 winner, who responded by winning 9 consecutive games, turning a shaky start into a dominant finish in just one hour and 23 minutes. After his triumph, Djokovic took a moment to share his appreciation for the star-studded support in the stands, which included 23-time GS champion Serena Williams and former tennis great Juan Martín del Potro.
After the match, Novak said, “I was starstruck! It was amazing to see first Delpo, obviously a long-time friend and a rival, so happy to have him around and get his support from the box. It was amazing, it was [the] first time to have Delpo in the box, so I want to thank him really for coming. And Serena, that was a surprise. I didn’t know.”
The Serb continued, “Actually, when I had that down-the-line passing shot, I pointed to her and asked her whether it was okay. She kind of said, ‘Yeah, it was fine’. If Serena says it was fine, then it was amazing by everyone else’s standards. So yeah, great to have them.”
Novak Djokovic says he asked Serena Williams how his passing shot was during his match against Musetti in Miami:
“She kind of said ‘Yeah it was fine…’ if Serena says it’s fine, then it’s amazing by everyone else’s standards”
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) March 26, 2025
Serena Williams later shared glimpses of her time at the famous Hard Rock Stadium, posting radiant selfies on her IG Stories, much to the delight of her fans. Her presence at the tournament wasn’t just another celebrity sighting, it was a reminder of her enduring connection to the sport she once dominated for more than 20 years.
Last year, she made a highly anticipated return to Flushing Meadows, attending the US Open as a spectator for the first time since her retirement. The 42-year-old’s last professional match came in 2022 against Ajla Tomljanovic, but she was a familiar face in the crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium last year, cheering on top players like American Jessica Pegula, the Italian Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek, and Daniil Medvedev during a thrilling slate of matches.
Serena’s influence extends far beyond the tennis court, touching everything from fashion to business, and even the culinary world. Her passion for cooking has recently taken center stage again on social media, where fans have loved seeing her whip up meals alongside her elder daughter, Olympia.
Serena Williams shares her latest cooking act from the kitchen
Serena Williams has long dominated Grand Slams, launched successful businesses, and graced fashion runways. Now, fans are treated to a refreshingly candid glimpse into her life off the court, as a mom and home cook, in a new TikTok Reels video. Gone are the pristine studio shots; this is a raw, unfiltered moment that brings Serena’s ever-iconic status down to earth.
In the video, Williams, who recently collaborated with child fashion brand Janie and Jack, sports a tennis-inspired outfit as she dives into dinner prep in her cozy kitchen. With relaxed ease, she chats with her elder daughter Olympia as they team up to chop tomatoes, broccoli, and carrots. Olympia confidently leads the charge as a mini chef, while Serena, foregoing utensils altogether, stirs and mixes with just her bare hands, a quirky, endearing approach that had fans utterly captivated.
The charm of the reel escalates when the dogs of the family make their timely entrance, clearly drawn by the promise of a snack. Without missing a beat, the tennis legend snaps off a piece of sausage and feeds them, then effortlessly returns to her cooking duties for Olympia. This unfiltered, sincere moment, devoid of artificial enhancements, offers a poignant and relatable view of life outside the public eye.
Now that she’s made an appearance at the Miami Open, the big question remains: will she return to the stands for another Masters 1000 showdown? What do you think?
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