Paris is connected with a massive history of tennis. Although the City of Lights is currently hosting the Olympics which is a collection of various individual and team sports, the events during its opening ceremony aligned in a manner that tennis came out on top. As renowned entities like Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams came forward to take on their roles, the spectators slipped on the edge of their seats.

As soon as the participants got done with the adorable march through the river Seine, Nadal took center stage. The legend, known to possess an untouched record on the same soil, experienced honorable moments by bearing the traditional torch. While the audience’s attention was already captivated to a greater extent by now, little did they know that another surprise awaited.

Dressed in an elegant red dress, four-time gold medal winner Williams was seen waiting to receive the torch from him. The boat continued to sail through the river as athletes from all around the world saw these two tennis legends form the most important tradition of the games. The former WTA pro was seen wearing an adorable red dress, which not only captivated the attention of fans but also gave out her amazing fashion sense.

As Serena sailed with the other sporting legends, her husband Alexis Ohanian, and daughter Olympia were seen cheering at the top of their lungs. Alexis was seen in an elegant black suit, which was noticed by every spectator at the moment when he walked behind her wife holding an umbrella to protect her from possible rain showers considering the cloudy weather.

Although everything seemed to be moving ahead in a flow, Serena, who is barely seen boarding a boat or a ship, was seen facing troubles with her health during the march.

Williams appears to be drowsy as she sailed beside Nadal

The city of lights was experiencing a moment like never before. As the Olympic games returned to Paris after almost a century, everyone cherished the moments, especially the ceremony which was led by tennis legends. As the events seemed to be proceeding swiftly, an unexpected incident captivated the attention of fans, raising concerns about Serena’s situation.

As the boat moved ahead through the river Seine surrounded by thousands of spectators, Williams apparently felt drowsy, as she was seen struggling to find a balance while standing beside Nadal. The ones who stood besides her were quick to lend a hand and the former pro finally seemed to be fine. This incident didn’t just raise immediate concerns about her health but also dropped hints of a possible motion sickness.