Beckham has a surprise for Super Bowl HT sensation Serena Williams

A new MLS season kicked off for Inter Miami, and with it came its first high-profile guest. Former world number-one tennis player Serena Williams was spotted at Chase Stadium during the match against New York City FC.

Just days after her appearance in New Orleans at Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime show, where the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22, Williams was in Miami to watch Lionel Messi and his teammates.

The tennis legend was even honored by Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham, who presented her with a custom pink club jersey bearing her name and the number 1.

Actress Eva Longoria was also in attendance, sharing a photograph alongside Williams from their suite during the game. Longoria’s son, Santi, joined Messi on the pitch before kickoff.

A new life for Serena Williams

Williams retired from professional tennis in 2022 after winning 23 Grand Slam singles titles and 98 titles overall. She spent 319 weeks as world number one, the third-highest total in WTA history.

These days, Williams has transitioned away from sports to focus on her family life, including supporting her daughter Olympia’s tennis and cooking lessons, and enjoying time with her younger daughter, Adira, born in August 2023.

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