College football has always attracted the attention of stars from other sports, and now tennis legend Serena Williams has joined the mix, showing her support for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
The 23-time Grand Slam champion recently took to social media to tease fans about her connection to Alabama freshman standout Ryan Williams, adding a playful twist to the excitement surrounding college football.
Serena, who retired from professional tennis, got fans buzzing after she tweeted about Ryan, humorously suggesting they are related.
Her cheeky comment came following a stellar performance from Ryan during the Alabama vs. Georgia game on September 28, which Serena-and even NBA star LeBron James-tuned in to watch.
In a high-stakes game where Alabama secured a big win over Georgia, Ryan Williams was a breakout star, leaving quite an impression on the field.
“Honestly this is pretty impressive from my 17year old cousin ha go Cuz!” she wrote.
Fan reaction to Serena’s tweet
Ryan, who had already made a name for himself as a two-time “Mr. Football” in Alabama, further boosted his profile during the Georgia game with a stellar performance, catching five passes for 102 yards and a 54-yard play that wowed fans.
While Serena‘s tweet drew attention, it was clear she was simply having fun showing support for a rising star in college sports.
As a co-owner of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins, Serena is no stranger to the world of football, and this playful “family” reference added a touch of humor. Her fans saw right through the joke, recognizing that she was just enjoying being part of the college football conversation.
“Everything makes sense now smh we going against black magic,” one wrote.
Another joked: “Lord help us all with how many think she is being serious here.”
“Oh that’s why he’s so good… OK he’s got royal blood,” a third claimed.
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