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Serena Williams is the star of the stars. She is one of those few entities that receive adoration from people who have fans of their own. The 23 times Grand Slam champion is for sure the apple of many Hollywood celebrities’ eyes. However, no one can hold a candle to the way Beyonce loves her.

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The singer herself has inspired many through her songs, but Williams is the one from whom she draws motivation. They have been friends for a long time. Now that the tennis legend has taken retirement, let’s take a trip down the memory and recall the beautiful message Beyonce wrote for her.

Beyonce’s note for Serena Williams

Beyonce has always celebrated Williams’ success and vice versa. Once, Beyonce wrote a message for Serena Williams. However, the letter arrived in 2015 post the former World no.1 claimed her third French Open trophy. “Stunt on them Serena”. The singer was overwhelmed with joy and wrote.

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Thereafter, she added, “31 and in your prime. You have no idea how much you inspire all of us women. I am so proud of you.” Williams, two years after her reign in the clay courts of France, thundered in the 2015 season. She took down the Czech professional Lucie Šafářová in a nail-biting three-set long match of  6–3 6 (2)–7 6–2 to come out victorious.

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Further, Williams also clinched the title in the grass courts of London that year. She outdid Spaniard and former world no.1 Garbiñe Muguruza’s game in straight sets of 6-4 6-4 to mark her name in the Wimbledon trophy.

Beyonce’s tribute to Williams

Beyonce showed her love for the Williams sisters by writing and voicing one of the soundtracks of the movie King Richard. A movie that encompasses the struggle and success of Venus and Serena Williams through the eyes of their father, Richard. She dedicated the track ‘Be Alive’ to King Richard, which was so soulful that it received an Academy Award nomination.

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Though her tribute didn’t end at forging the beautiful song. Beyonce took the effort to give a live performance of the same from the courts of Compton during the Oscars. The city holds the beginning of the legendary Williams duo.