The former WTA No. 1 was ready for a well-deserved vacation after dazzling at halftime of the Super Bowl.
Serena Williams was ready for some well-earned relaxation after her surprise cameo at the Super Bowl halftime show, where she stormed the stage during Kendrick Lamar’s performance, setting social media on fire. But her much-anticipated girls’ trip took an unfortunate twist-leaving the tennis icon battling illness instead of basking in the sun.
Williams initially appeared to be living her best life, sharing a sun-kissed snap from her getaway, draped in a chic green-and-white bikini top with matching accessories. “Unfiltered untouched magic at magic hour #girlstrip,” she captioned.
However, just as her fans envied her vacation glow, she hit them with an unexpected update: she had been sick the entire time! Taking to X (formerly Twitter), she wrote, “Girls trip and sick the entire time?”-a sentiment anyone who’s had their holiday plans derailed could relate to.
Serena does not let health problems defeat her
Despite the setback, Serena remains the definition of resilience. The 43-year-old has faced her fair share of health struggles over the years-from a pulmonary embolism in 2011 to childbirth complications in 2017 and even undergoing surgery to remove a large cyst in 2024.
Yet, she continues to power through life’s challenges with the same determination that made her a 23-time Grand Slam champion. Williams has long been vocal about the difficulties of balancing work, motherhood, and personal time.
Serena is synonymous with resilience
Even after stepping away from professional tennis, she admits the juggling act hasn’t gotten any easier. But her mantra remains the same: “Resilience is something that you kind of just have to stand up and do.”
Whether she’s dominating on the court, expanding her business empire, or dealing with an unexpected vacation disaster, Serena Williams never backs down. Even a ruined girls’ trip won’t keep her down for long!
