Both politics and tennis require the use of “power” and “spin.” This could explain why so many American presidents and presidential candidates are passionate about tennis. This includes some renowned presidents, right from Theodore Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, and Jimmy Carter to Ronald Reagan, George W. Bush, and Donald Trump. The list just keeps going on and on.
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Keeping this in mind, the Republican Senate candidate, Mehmet Oz, was once asked about who would win a tennis match between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. In response, he made a significant disclosure about Mrs. Clinton while cracking a humorous joke about Trump’s tennis talents.
Republican Senate candidate Mehmet Oz cracks a witty joke about Trump’s skills
Back in 2015, the Fox host asked Mehmet Oz who would win a match between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in an interview. To which the 62-year-old replied, “Women have wicked backhands, I’ve lived that”
He further jokingly stated, “I have to give Hillary the edge on this one. It’s about the hips, they’re a little wider”.
Dr. Mehmet Oz is a TV host, author, politician and retired cardiothoracic surgeon born in Turkey. He is the Republican candidate for the US Senate seat in Pennsylvania in 2022. Additionally, he is the first Muslim candidate to earn a major party nomination for the United States Senate.
Donald Trump once played Serena Williams in a match
In 2015, Serena Williams and former President Donald Trump played a tennis match. It was at the Tennis Performance Center in Sterling, where Serena and Trump hit a few rallies.
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Trump, interestingly enough, wore a suit to the game. He may not have been the best player, but he did demonstrate some talent. Additionally, during his speech, he gushed about Serena, claiming she was the best female tennis player of all time.
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This humorous comparison may be an amusing read, regardless of one’s political views. Similarly, both Trump and Mrs. Clinton have the capability of putting us on the edge of our seats. However, the inevitable question is, what would happen if they had to step on a tennis court together? Do leave a comment and let us know your views.