Serena Williams is a person who doesn’t believe in masking her emotions. Although she is a mentally strong person, she also finds it healthy to express her feelings. In fact, it is one of the major reasons why people connect with her so easily.
Further, the 23 times Grand Slam champion is also a down-to-earth person and cherishes every little thing that brings her joy. Therefore, like every other pet owner, her heart was heavy for days when she lost her furry friend. And when the memories came flushing in next year around the same time. She, keeping true to her nature, expressed her feelings and fans rushed in to console her.
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Serena Williams’ message for her pet
Williams in the year 2016, shared a post comprising a picture of her with her pet dog Jackie and a message for him. She wrote, “Jackie, you made my life better. You are the most special spirit I have ever met.”
“I will forever miss laughing, crying and just talking to you. You will always be my best friend, my leg licker Mommy’s little Angel. I miss you so much,” she added. Williams got Jackie in 1999 when she was just 17-year-old and after filling her life with joy for years, the adorable pooch said goodbye to the world at the age of 16 in 2015.
Fans flooded the comment section as a response to her emotional words. They tried to uplift their favourite’s mood. One of the many beautiful messages left for her was, “Serena, your Jackie was beautiful! She is watching over you with her wings. Little terriers are the best friends a gal can have. Keep well.”
Further, the former World no.1 this year lost her companion of 18 years, Lauerleir. On August 2022, she broke the news and dedicated an Instagram post to give her a farewell similar to Jackie.
What is Williams up to these days?
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The seven-time Wimbledon champion after hanging her racket on the hard courts of the US Open is now gearing up for the second phase of her life. She will divert her energy toward her business and focus on her adorable family.
Williams is the owner of the multi-million clothing brand ‘S by Serena’. Also, she runs Serena Ventures, the rising star of the investment market. She has invested in many innovative startups and is expanding her reach by entering new industries.
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Coming to her family, the 41-year-old will finally have time to extract the fullest of being a parent. Now that she isn’t tied to the hectic schedule of tennis, she is free to cherish her daughter Olympia and watch her grow.