Williams says 2012 Olympics’ dance ‘would pay off’ at Super Bowl
Serena Williams says her 2012 Olympics’ cripwalk dance “would pay off” after she shocked fans at Super Bowl LIX.
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WILLIAMS SAYS HER 2012 OLYMPICS’ POST-GOLD MEDAL CEREMONY DANCE ‘WOULD PAY OFF’
Williams says in a message on social media on Tuesday that her 2012 Olympics’ post-gold medal ceremony dance “would pay off” soon.
Furthermore, the 43-year-old American tennis superstar shocked fans with her appearance at the Super Bowl LIX halftime show on Monday.
Moreover, Williams performed the cripwalk dance while rapper Kendrick Lamar headlined the National Football League (NFL) popular title game halftime showcase.
Aside from Williams, Super Bowl LIX is more popular beyond the game for its cultural impact, with memes spawning before, during, and after the match.
The 23-time Grand Slam champion recalled the same dance she did 13 years ago, when she won the gold medal for the US at the London Games.
“When @kendricklamar and team called and was like ‘we’ve been trying to do something forever, what about this?” Williams wrote on Instagram.
“We loved your crip walk at the Olympics after you won the gold medal,” she added, repeating what Lamar and his team told her.
SERENA DANCING AT SUPER BOWL SOMETHING SHE WON’T MISS OUT
The prospect of Williams dancing at a Super Bowl halftime show and its impact was not lost on her.
Moreover, she was initially shocked at Lamar and his team’s offer before she quickly said yes.
Furthermore, Williams was shown by multiple cameras for some 10-15 seconds while Lamar was performing and the Internet went wild.
“I’m like Super Bowl? Are you serious? When in the world would I ever be able to dance at a Super Bowl? (Never) let’s do it!” the former world No.1 said.
“I knew my winning dance after the @olympics would pay off one day. End of story,” she added.
KEYS CONFIRMS SERENA CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE AFTER AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2025 WIN
Meanwhile, Williams was also not lost on the current women’s tennis scene after she saw the Australian Open 2025 finals last month.
Furthermore, the retired tennis legend congratulated compatriot Madison Keys after the latter defeated world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in the final.
Moreover, Keys lauded Williams for appreciating her achievement.
“I just saw Madison Keys, congrats to her winning the Australian Open today. She is an amazing player,” Williams said.
“I got to play her a lot. Now she has just won the Australian Open, she is so awesome,” she added.
Keys described Wlliams as “someone that I’ve played many times” whom she praised for “reaching out and saying ‘good job.'”
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