Sports Star Serena Williams Swings Back At Drake Romance Rumor After Wimbledon Spotting

Written By Cyrus Langhorne

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Mega tennis star Serena Williams has simmered down hookup rumors involving close hip-hop pal Drake after he sparked attention appearing at one of her Wimbledon, London matches this week.

Approached by media Thursday (July 9), Williams put a swift end to any romance speculation with Drizzy by her side.

On Thursday, when Williams beat Maria Sharapova in the semifinals, Drake was at Centre Court. Then he showed up at Williams’ news conference, too. So a reporter asked Williams whether Drake might be a “lucky mascot.” Williams rolled her eyes. Drake laughed, leaned forward and covered his face. “We’ve been friends for, like, so many years,” Williams said. “Just like family.” (Herald Online)

Over the past few days, Drizzy has posted up pictures, including one of Serena, from the Wimbledon tennis matches.

Back in 2012, Williams said heartbreak had forced her to fall back on dating.

The 30-year-old American star, whose last serious relationship is believed to have been with the US rapper Common, said: ‘I’ve given up on dating. The last relationship was just too much of a heartbreak for me. ‘I have to remove myself from that atmosphere for about the next decade or so.’ Elaborating on her situation today, the former Wimbledon champion added: ‘I’ve just had bad luck in love. If it doesn’t work, just leave it alone, right? ‘I think in general I have much better commitment to tennis now. I really feel 100 per cent. I love being on the court – I love every moment. This is what I live for.’ (Daily Mail)

In 2011, she addressed romance rumors linking her to Drizzy.

She looked around to her supporters — her father Richard, and, elsewhere, Toronto rapper Drake. Later, she would sigh exaggeratedly when asked what the deal is between her and the 24-year-old musical polymath. “Oh, man. Really?” she said. “We’re really close friends. Can’t be too close to a friend nowadays, I guess.” (Toronto Star)

Earlier the same week, steamy gossip surrounding both entertainers emerged online.

Has Young Money rapper Drake finally moved on from his alleged love affair with Rihanna to a new romance with tennis star (and rapper Common’s ex) Serena Williams? According to, LiveTennisGuide.com the pair have been getting extra cozy over the past few weeks with the most recent rendezvous being last week in South Florida. Last week, after Drake tweeted to Serena ‘I Can’t Wait To Put It On You And Make You Sweat… during our match this weekend”, the two had some one on one time on the Tennis Court. Days later, Drake was spotted cheering her on as she competed for the 2011 Rogers Cup tournament in Toronto. (Necole Bitchie)

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Written by Cyrus Langhorne

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