**Serena Williams Praises Caitlin Clark’s Resilience Amidst WNBA Turmoil**

Serena Williams has expressed admiration for Caitlin Clark’s ability to stay poised in the face of challenges and negativity surrounding the WNBA. Speaking at the Tribeca Festival about her new docuseries, *In the Arena: Serena Williams*, which premiered earlier this week, Williams was asked about Clark’s situation.

“I just love that she tries to stay grounded. She said that she doesn’t look at her social [media],” Williams commented. “I get it. I don’t look at it either. It’s so important to continue to do what she’s doing. No matter what other people do, if people are negative, it’s because they can’t do what you do, basically. Hopefully she’ll continue to do what she’s doing.”

Williams drew parallels between Clark’s experiences and her own as a young tennis star, reflecting on the adversity she faced. “I was bullied,” Williams shared. “Things that I had to go through, now people would be canceled for saying [what they did] back then.”

Beyond her support for Clark, Williams also revealed her interest in potentially owning a WNBA team. In a conversation with CNN earlier this year, she stated, “I absolutely would be [interested]. With the right market, I would definitely be super interested in that.”

Williams emphasized the growing momentum in women’s sports, noting the significant strides made in recent years. “We just needed the right catalyst and the right people and I think that’s been happening over the past two years. I think women’s sport is having a moment that it should have always had… Now it’s time to lift up other sports, women’s soccer, women’s basketball.”

Williams’ comments come at a time when women’s sports are increasingly in the spotlight, with athletes like Caitlin Clark continuing to inspire through their resilience and dedication. As both a trailblazer and advocate, Williams’ support highlights the importance of uplifting and empowering women in sports across all disciplines.