Tennis Takes Backseat for Serena Williams’ Ex-Coach as She Hypes Women’s Basketball After Witnessing Stanford’s Win Over Iowa State

The energy and skill on the basketball court captured the attention of tennis legend Rennae Stubbs during a dramatic NCAA match between Stanford and Iowa State. Stubbs has a long history in the racket sport but even with her well-known dominance in tennis, Serena Williams’ former coach’s recent obsession with women’s basketball has taken a front seat.

In the NCAA Women’s Tournament second-round match at Maples Pavilion on Sunday night, Stanford defeated Iowa State 87-81. Stubbs’ love for the game reached new heights after Stanford won, signaling a dramatic change in her sporting preferences and her “love” for a different hard court.

Rennae Stubbs’ newfound interest in women’s basketball

Following the Stanford vs. Iowa State game, Rennae Stubbs took to social media to share her excitement for women’s basketball and to commend the athletes for their skill and tenacity on the court. She acknowledged her eternal love for tennis but also mentioned her growing interest in the women’s basketball game. “I love tennis, but damn, I’m starting to really LOVE women’s basketball!!!! What a game this is on @espn ! Stanford v Iowa State #NCAAWBB,” she posted on X.

With a 7-0 run to conclude the game, Stanford (30-5) earned its 29th trip to the Sweet 16, advancing on the same court where Mississippi beat the Cardinals the previous year. This proved to be a very important match in the history of women’s basketball. And who else than Rennae Stubbs to acknowledge this significant moment of rise?

Stubbs has never shied away from appreciating female athletes and their incredible display of skills on the court. Be it through her podcast or through an X post, she has always taken the side of many women players in the athletic world.

Stubbs’ support for another rising female star of the athletic world

During the opening round class of the BNP Paribas Open, the match between Coco Gauff and Clara Burel was full of surprises and twists. After Gauff’s sensational victory at the match, Rennae Stubbs could not help but appreciate the 20-year-old “Gotta hand it to @CocoGauff she finds a way. There are so many players that could learn a lot from her. She struggled today in a lot of departments but she NEVER EVER gives up & that in the end is often way more important than perfect strokes! ❤️& composure make the difference!.”

Rennae Stubbs’ support of women’s basketball serves as a reminder that a person’s passion for a sport knows no barriers in a world where sports boundaries are becoming increasingly hazy. As she keeps advocating for the accomplishments of female athletes, Stubbs opens the door for a time when fans everywhere will welcome and support all sports, regardless of discipline!

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