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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 05: Serena Williams of the United States shows her emotion to the crowd after winning her Women’s Singles semi-final match against Elina Svitolina of the Ukraine on day eleven of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 05, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 05: Serena Williams of the United States shows her emotion to the crowd after winning her Women’s Singles semi-final match against Elina Svitolina of the Ukraine on day eleven of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 05, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Serena Williams tied the knot with Alexis Ohanian in the year 2017. Now the couple has a child and is happier than ever. However, in the journey of finding her soulmate, the 23-time Grand Slam champion met many prominent figures, including the world-renowned rapper Drake.
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In the past, rumors were spreading like wildfire concerning Williams’ and Drake’s possible relationship. In fact, the rumors even reached the Canadian singer’s mother, who was nothing but accepting of the tennis legend. Here’s what she thought about her son’s relationship with Serena Williams.
Sandi Graham’s take on Serena Williams
In a 2016, a Hollywood Life report revealed what Sandi Graham thought of the younger Williams sister. “Drake and his mother are really tight and like the good mensch he is. He listens to her. Sandi doesn’t really think anyone’s good for Drake. But if she had to choose one woman he’s been with, it would be Serena.”

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – JANUARY 17: Serena Williams of the United States plays a shot in her first round match against Belinda Bencic of Switzerland on day two of the 2017 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 17, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)
Thereafter, the report added, “Sandi idolizes her athleticism and thinks she’s a sweet and wholesome girl, much different from the wild and over-sexualized women Drake’s been with in the past.”
The former world no.1’s gameplay charmed the singer, and he regularly attended her matches around 2011. Following that, a verse of Drake’s song Worst Behaviour took clear inspiration from Williams and he openly mentioned her in his tweets.
Also, he stood out in the finals of 2015 Wimbledon as her biggest cheerleader. Williams claimed her sixth Wimbledon trophy that year. She outclassed the Spanish professional Garbiñe Muguruza in straight sets of 6-4 6-4 in the finals.
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Change in Williams’ coaching staff ahead of her last Grand Slam tournament
After announcing her retirement tour and failing in the WTA 1000 events in Canada and Cincinnati, the 40-year-old is gearing up for the US Open. The last Grand Slam of the season and her career.
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The six-time US Open champion has made some changes in her team with a hope of making it to the latter stages of the tournament. She has joined hands with Rennae Stubbs after playing under Venus Williams’ coach Eric Hechtman’s guidance since her comeback. The Australian is now responsible for bringing the legend to a level where she can eye Margaret Court’s all time record of 24 Grand Slam titles.
Williams will soon lock horns with Danka Kovinić, her opening round opponent in Arthur Ashe Stadium. Will the new coaching staff help Serena lift that elusive 24th major title? Let us know in the comments section.
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