Caitlin Clark’s Moment in ‘History’ Draws Applause From Serena Williams’ Husband and Billie Jean King

Caitlin Clark is the new queen of the Women’s College Basketball. The IOWA Hawkeye’s superstar recently broke the record of Kelsey Plums’s 3527 points to become the new NCAA Women’s Basketball All-Time Leading Scorer. However, her popularity now isn’t just restricted to basketball, it has spread its wings to the racket sport as well.

American tennis legend, Billie Jean King joins the likes of Serena Williams‘ husband and her ex-coach to congratulate this 22-year-old superstar. What did they say in their congratulatory message to Caitlin Clark?

Billie Jean King celebrating Caitlin Clark’s historic feat

Billie Jean King, who had earlier expressed her amazement looking at the skyrocketing ticket prices for the ‘Caitlin Clark Show’ congratulated the youngster on her historic achievement. She tweeted, “She’s made history! Cheers to Caitlin Clark, the new NCAA Women’s Basketball All-Time Leading Scorer.” Even Serena Williams’ husband, Alexis Ohanian expressed his excitement for Caitlin Clark’s incredible record. He wrote, “Absolute savage. Caitlin Clark.”

Caitlin Clark is the only player across Division 1 in both men’s and women’s basketball to clinch 3000+ points, 750+ assists, and almost more than 750 rebounds. She broke the record of the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Women’s Basketball with a long-range three-pointer in the first quarter of the match between the IOWA Hawkeyes and the Michigan Wolverines on Thursday night.

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The crowd erupted at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena as they celebrated the historic feat of Caitlin Clark on Thursday. Even the officials had to stop the game momentarily to honor the college star while she was hugging her teammates. Fans gave her a standing ovation.

Caitlin Clark’s popularity in the tennis world

During the halftime, Caitlin Clark said, “It’s cool. It’s cool to be in the same realm as a lot of really, really good players. I’m lucky to do it because I have really good teammates and really good coaches and a great support system that surrounds me.” She said she’s grateful to be in a city that supports women’s basketball so much. Clark even thanked her family and friends for pushing her to achieve these ‘big things’ every single day in her life.

Rennae Stubbs also joined Billie Jean King and Alexis Ohanian and wrote, “Here it is” while sharing the historic moment on her X(formerly Twitter) account. Caitlin Clark’s popularity among American tennis players is enormous.

A few days ago Frances Tiafoe shared his admiration for this youngster during their last meeting, Even Coco Gauff congratulated Caitlin Clark when she reached the 3000 points mark in NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball. Share your thoughts too on Caitlin Clark’s historic feat in the comment box.

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