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Elite sporting entities are often remembered for their signature celebration steps. However, the one that tops the list is the iconic fist pump of Tiger Woods. Ever since his debut in 1996, the American golfer has been known for soaring heights and celebrating each success with his infamous fist pump. This time was no different.

Apart from being the greatest golfer of all time, Woods is known for keeping up with his friends. Enjoying his time off the golf course, the American sensation recently stood up to the duty of supporting his friend, tennis great Serena Williams. The golfing sensation headed to the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York to cheer for Williams, who is playing the last tournament of her career.

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Tiger Woods applauds Serena Williams’s win with his iconic fist pump

Similar to Tiger Woods, Serena is also counted as one of the elite sporting entities. However, last month, the tennis great took the world to shock as she announced her retirement from the game. Possibly the last tournament of her career, Serena opted to play the grand slam, where it all started: The US Open.

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Winning the first round with ease, Williams faced second-seeded, Anett Kontaveit for a three-set thriller. Giving a glimpse of her iconic self, the tennis star won the first set in an action-packed tiebreaker. 

Possibly the most prominent name in the stands, Wood’s fist pump celebration caught a special spotlight, prompting the golfing world to open up the floor for opinions. Living in a world of technology, fans took to their social media handles, opening up about the iconic fist pump. 

 

Looking at Woods, a fan praised the golfing sensation for his bettering built. “He’s looking built,” he wrote.

This wasn’t all. Numerous other fans also took to their Twitter handles, showering love on the 46-year-old. While some praised him for his roar, others opened up about his magnificent aura. Some even hoped to see him back on the golf course.

 

A fan cheered for Woods.

Others seemed delighted to have Tiger Woods supporting Serena Williams.

While Serena won the first set, she suffered a downfall in the second. However, making a comeback with her impressive performance, she went on to win the match 7-6, 2-6, 6-2. Moving ahead, she is next set to face Australia’s Ajla Tomljanović.

Woods played a major role in Serena’s retirement

Serena Williams and Tiger Woods enjoy a deep bond of friendship between them. Over the years, the two have time and again, come out in public, addressing each other as the ‘G.O.A.T.’ Ever since her retirement announcement, Williams has been the talk of the town. However, not many know that Woods had a major role to play in Serena’s retirement.

In the in-famous VOGUE write-up, Serena admitted that she headed to Woods for retirement advice. She recalled her conversation with the golfer, “I don’t know what to do: I think I’m over it, but maybe I’m not over it.’ “

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Going ahead in the conversation, she further opened up about the reply she got from the golfing sensation. “He’s Tiger, and he was adamant that I be a beast the same way he is! He said, ‘Serena, what if you just gave it two weeks? You don’t have to commit to anything. You just go out on the court every day for two weeks and give it your all and see what happens.’ “

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Obeying Woods’ advice, the player is enjoying her time at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. This isn’t the first time Woods has come out to support Serena. Over the years, Woods has regularly been spotted supporting Serena Williams at the US Open.

What are your views on their friendship? Do let us know in the comments below.