Serena Williams is the number one women's tennis player in the world and after getting asked questions about some quotes that Sloane Stephens said about their relationship, the star took the high road and said that she supports Stephens and is always rooting for her.
According to the NY Post, Stephens made comments to ESPN the Magazine about the false impressions the media has made about her and Williams' relationship, saying that they are actually not close and barely speak at all. Stephens then also whined about Williams not interacting with her on social media and deleting her off Blackberry messenger. Williams made it through to the third round at the Madrid Open on Tuesday after winning her second round match, while Stephen didn't make it out of the first, and Williams was asked about the comments.
Williams brushed off the criticism and said that she feels that Stephens has the talent to be one of the best tennis players on tour and that she will be rooting for her to win whenever she plays. Some in the media criticized Stephens for complaining about social media problems and not concentrating on tennis, but she always was frustrated about the narrative that connects the two since they are American players and African Americans.
Williams went on to say that she is always rooting on American players and that since there aren't as many anymore, that it's good to see the young players doing well. The French Open starts at the end of May and there is a chance the two could match up again down the line. Williams won her match easily in the second round in straight sets over Spanish wildcard Lourdes Dominguez Lino 6-2 7-5 and now will play in the third round of the tournament.
"I don't really know. I don't have many thoughts. I'm a big Sloane Stephens fan and always have been," Williams said. "I've always said that I think she can be the best in the world. I'll always continue to think that and always be rooting for her. I really just always wish her, and anyone, really, especially from America, the best. We don't have that many American players, so it's always exciting to see so many young players doing so well."
