Serena Williams recently grabbed headlines for a different reason when a video surfaced online showing her attending her daughter's school play.
The retired tennis superstar soon landed online speculations that she has changed appearance, focusing specifically on her changing skin color. But, did he really bleach her skin just to look lighter?
Serena Sets the Record Straight For Haters
As TMZ Sports reports, the tennis icon denied the claims and attributed the perceived difference to sunlight and stage makeup. "There is a thing called sunlight," she explained, noting her role backstage, where makeup was applied for the play.
"And no, for you haters out there, I do not bleach my skin," Serena added during her Instagram Live. At the same time, she was also doing her usual makeup routine.
Proud of Her Identity
Serena reaffirmed her love and pride in herself as a natural entity. "I am a dark Black woman, and I love who I am and love how I look," she said, dismissing the possibility of changing her features since she respects others' choices for themselves.
Clearly, Serena knows what battles are worth fighting for. Her confidence in herself proves that everybody can love their skin color no matter what it is.
In another report by The Tennis Gazette, Williams' former coach has praised Jannik Sinner's impact in the field of tennis.
It's impressive to see that the two-time Grand Slam champion managed to become the World number one after capturing Davis Cup titles for the past 12 months.
His prestigious win against Novak Djokovic is noteworthy, as well. Even though he could not beat Carlos Alcaraz, the Italian athlete's performance was undeniably consistent throughout the whole season.
Rick Macci, Serena's former coach, said that Jannik's style on the field relies on one shot—a deadly technique that catches his opponents off-guard.
It's also important to note that he and Roger were both equal in one aspect: becoming the tennis players to finish the entire season without dropping in straight sets. Federer achieved this milestone in 2005.
"Sinner has changed the game with raw firepower with modifications on the forehand. He has a flare of inverting of the racquet face extreme and now the flip and pull when it hits the slot is more explosive, and he hits the ball so early he delivers the daily double," the 69-year-old wrote.
As for Greg Rusedski, the former World number four, Sinner has been a transformative person for his team. He helped Darren Cahill to be organized in things that he has been struggling to do.
Overall, Rusedski was impressed by Sinner's effort to help other players be better by sharing tips and making them well-rounded athletes in their craft.
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