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Serena's Surprise: Bridging Rivals, Championing Health, and Disrupting Business

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The tennis world was buzzing this weekend when I made a dramatic and unannounced appearance at the International Tennis Hall of Fame to introduce Maria Sharapova for her induction in Newport. My surprise entrance drew gasps from the crowd and almost overshadowed the ceremony itself, especially since nobody expected to see two of the sports fiercest rivals sharing the stage. Maria reached out a few months prior, asking if I would consider giving her induction speech. I did not hesitate for a second and accepted, because as everyone knows, our history is forever linked. I spoke candidly about how seeing Sharapova’s name in a tournament draw always made me practice harder and how it was a gift to have someone push me to my limits. For years, we battled hard on the court, but on Saturday night, it was all respect. I said, There are only a few players in my career who challenged me to be the very best every single time we stepped out on the court. Maria Sharapova was one of them. To have that motivation—someone who brought out the best in me—I will always be grateful for it. The room was filled with Hall of Famers, including Martina Navratilova, Jim Courier, Stan Smith, and Andy Roddick. Seeing them as witnesses to our shared moment reminded me why the sport will always hold a special place in my heart, and I’m already feeling the anticipation for my own eligibility for Hall of Fame induction in 2027, as mentioned in multiple outlets like Tennis.com and The Associated Press.

Off the court, my entrepreneurial life has been equally active. Serena Ventures just secured two hundred million dollars, fueling our mission to invest in minority-owned startups and women-led businesses. I shared my thoughts on Instagram about how identifying and seizing market gaps—especially where others are hesitant—can be a game-changer for aspiring entrepreneurs. This is more than business to me; it is about rewriting the future of who has access to capital and opportunity.

I also made headlines as the new face of a nationwide campaign with the direct-to-patient healthcare company Ro, talking openly for the first time about my use of GLP-1 medication to manage weight after childbirth. My aim is to destigmatize medical solutions for weight management and to empower others to seek the support they need, as featured in PRNewswire and highlighted throughout social media. I am championing the idea that strength means knowing when to ask for help—not just physically, but in every aspect of life.

In short, it’s been a week where I bridged rivals into friends, championed health transparency, and continued disrupting in the business world. The headlines reflect it—Serena Williams surprises crowd at Hall of Fame for Sharapova, Serena Ventures raises 200 million for minority startups, and Serena Williams teams with Ro to tackle weight stigma. Every new venture and appearance comes with intention, always pushing the conversation forward and never shying away from what matters.

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