A 23-time Major champion, and arguably the greatest tennis player of all time, Serena Williams is set to receive the 2025 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports on Friday, in recognition of her extraordinary achievements and her tireless advocacy for gender equality.

Naturally, while in Spain, Williams was asked about the state of Spanish tennis, a topic she admitted to knowing well. “The Spanish have been at the top for a long time. There’s Rafa, of course, but there are many other wonderful tennis players,” Williams said.

She went on to share her admiration for World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz, revealing that she is not just a fan from afar. “Alcaraz is doing incredible things. I’m a huge fan of Alcaraz. Every time he plays, I call him to cheer him on,” the American confessed.

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