‘You Are Such a Rarity’- Adrienne Harvey McCoy Expresses Her Admiration for Serena Williams While Backing Her in the US Open Controversy

Serena Williams has had an amazing career thus far. The 40-year-old legend has served American tennis for more than 25 years. En route to her journey, she has won several laurels and accolades.

The younger Williams sister is second on the list of most Grand Slam titles in women’s singles, one behind Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam titles. Moreover, she has dominated the doubles category too with Venus Williams.

The pair have won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles together. Additionally, they also have three Olympic gold medals in doubles to their credit.

Her fighting spirit on the court has been lauded by many. Over her career, the 40-year-old is known for making a comeback from difficult situations to succeed in tournaments. She gives it her all on the tennis court. Recently, Adrienne Harvey McCoy shared a message for Serena Williams.

Adrienne Harvey McCoy’s message to Serena Williams

Adrienne Harvey, an actress, mostly known for her roles in ‘The Legend of Granny Brown,’ ‘My Brother Donnie,’ and other films, shared a note revolving around Serena’s controversial US Open 2018 final match against Naomi Osaka.

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She said, “I don’t know you, but hopefully I will someday. I do know one thing for sure though you would never cheat. I saw you and Venus singing ‘Hole Hearted’ by Extreme, and I knew you were like me, even if just a little bit.”

Further, she added, “For that guy (chair umpire) to even insinuate that you had coaching, my heart was pounding, and I was having chest pains over this. You seem to wear your heart on your sleeve. How could he say such a thing? Well, anyway, there you went on so graciously like you always do and accepted the ruling. You are such a rarity, such an example for the whole world to see, of kindness, graciousness, humility. I love you, Serena.”

The US Open 2018 controversy

The 2018 US Open women’s singles final was marred by controversy. The incident erupted in the second set when chair umpire Carlos Ramos gave a warning to Serena for coaching code violation.

That wasn’t the end of it as a second violation, costing her a point, came after the fifth game of the second set when she slammed a broken racket to the ground in frustration. Further, a third violation resulted in a game penalty for Serena due to ‘verbal abuse’ as cited by the umpire. Naomi Osaka went on to win her first Grand Slam title back then.

Currently, Serena has been sidelined due to an injury. Further, she withdrew from the Australian Open 2022 on the advice of her medical team. We hope to see the tennis legend back in action soon.

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