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Serena Williams expressed strong interest in owning a WNBA team
As the 2024 WNBA Draft approaches, amid the surging popularity of women’s basketball, one of the most formidable figures in sports expressed her desire to step into ownership within the professional women’s basketball realm.
During a recent interview with CNN, Serena Williams, a 23-time grand slam tennis champion, revealed her keen interest in becoming a WNBA owner. Citing the growing enthusiasm and engagement in women’s sports, Williams confidently remarked that investing in the WNBA would be a remarkably sound decision.
“I’m absolutely intrigued,” she affirmed. “Given the right market, I would be incredibly enthusiastic about such an opportunity.”
“I think women’s sport is having a moment that it always should’ve had.”
CNN Exclusive: 23-time grand slam champion Serena Williams talks to @AmandaDCNN about the rise of women’s sport and revealed her interest in owning a WNBA team. pic.twitter.com/FwD7iJXAVE
— CNN Sports (@cnnsport) April 15, 2024