Caffeinated Serena Williams Can’t Hold Back Her Joy at Being Treated Like a Lady

Serena Williams‘ legacy is here to stay! With an incredible 23 Grand Slam titles and 73 career singles wins, she’s the ultimate tennis icon. Her fierce game has won hearts, but it’s her quirks and determination in the face of challenges that truly inspire. Who can forget her “miracle coffee” moment at the Hopman Cup? That mid-match espresso turned her game around, making her even more relatable. Whether it’s her love of coffee or her unstoppable spirit, Serena is a legend who will keep inspiring fans for generations to come! Having retired two years ago, what’s brewing next for this tennis legend?

Serena has been busy with her entrepreneurial ventures since hanging up her racket. She’s been promoting her brand WYN Beauty with Vogue and has taken an ownership stake in the Toronto Tempo, a new WNBA team set to debut in 2026. This tennis legend is always on the move, posting about her newest projects from different parts of the world. Recently, she received a warm reception for her legacy on the court.

On March 14, Serena shared an interesting video on her Instagram story. It featured a cappuccino with fancy foam art of her from the 2021 Australian Open, where she made it to the semifinals to face Naomi Osaka. Although she didn’t win that match, she certainly won hearts with this touching artwork. In the video, she could be heard saying, “Somebody around here knows how to treat a lady!” to show her appreciation for the gesture.

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Coincidentally, Serena just celebrated 25 years of her legacy! She won her first Grand Slam at the 1999 US Open, she rewrote history at the age of 17. This honor was celebrated by ESPNW and Serena herself, who shared a throwback photo on her Instagram story in February. She hopped on the viral ‘It Girl’ trend, posting a photo taken by Clive Brunskill. “You at 17 without cheating!” was captioned on the post.

In the end, it looks like Serena’s fans are quite enthusiastic about sharing their love for her. They spread the love at every chance they get. What better way to do that than coffee, which Serena has previously noted, she needed to “keep my feet moving”

Serena opens up about how coffee pushed her on the court

Back in 2018, Serena Williams made a stunning comeback at the Hopman Cup. She was down 0-6 in the first set against Italy’s Flavia Pennetta but turned the match around with a little help from caffeine. “I’m so jet lagged and Flavia played really, really well and yeah, everyone needs coffee every now and then. I needed coffee to get my feet moving,” Serena said in an on-court interview, drawing cheers from the crowd. She had asked a ball girl to fetch her a hot coffee, initially unsure if it was allowed. “I just asked them to get me a shot of espresso. I asked them if it was legal because I’ve never done it before,” she explained.

Serena’s coffee break did the trick, as she went on to win the match 0-6 6-3 6-0. “I am a coffee drinker. I didn’t have mine this morning and I was just feeling it, so I just had to get some coffee into me,” she told reporters. The caffeine boost helped her serve click into gear, and she celebrated her win with her U.S. teammates. The Hopman Cup was part of her preparation for the Australian Open, where she aimed to win her sixth title. Serena watched from the stands as her compatriot John Isner secured a thrilling win over Fabio Fognini, helping the U.S. team to victory.

Now, after two years off the court, Serena is still enjoying her coffee breaks. And if it comes with an iconic image of her on it, doesn’t that just make it sweeter?

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