Among the esteemed guests at Saturday's royal wedding of Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle was a WTA legend.
Serena Williams, a long-time friend of the bride, and her husband Alexis Ohanian were in attendance at St. George's Chapel in Windsor for the big day.
The 23-time Grand Slam champion played coy with her plans to attend the big event in its leadup - up to and including the morning preparations, where she repeatedly referred to "her friend's wedding" on social media.
Ready for my friend’s wedding. #beingserena @alexisohanian pic.twitter.com/PSIYvpXlaV
— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) May 19, 2018
Serena and her husband were joined in attendance by her agent, Jill Smoller, but they also brought another special guest across the pond.
The couple's eighth-month old daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian, Jr., sent the happy couple off to the big event.
Though not in attendance, the big event and ceremony also got several other WTA stars - past and present - buzzing on social media.
Megan Markle; poised, natural, evolved... but that SMILE!!! Simply stunning 👸👸👸
— Chris Evert (@ChrissieEvert) May 19, 2018
Cleaning the patio is on hold. I’m all in for this Royal Wedding #HarryandMeghan #RoyalWedding
— Anne Keothavong (@annekeothavong) May 19, 2018
I’m not crying everyone’s crying #RoyalWedding
— Genie Bouchard (@geniebouchard) May 19, 2018
Best wishes to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, a truly modern, progressive couple. Looking forward to following the positive impact you’ll have on the world together. #royalwedding
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) May 19, 2018
Why am I so emotional right now 😭😭😭😭😭 #RoyalWedding
— Laura Robson (@laurarobson5) May 19, 2018
Whoever thinks that preacher took too long, has never been to a black church before 😂 that was the shortest I’ve ever seen. #RoyalWedding
— Sachia Vickery (@SachiaVick) May 19, 2018
My whole body is covered in chills and my eyes may be leaking tears. It’s so beautiful 😭 #RoyalWedding
— Madison Keys (@Madison_Keys) May 19, 2018
Come on kiss alreadyy!!!!!
— Heather Watson (@HeatherWatson92) May 19, 2018
(Don't worry, Heather - they did eventually.)
Congratulations to the happy couple from the WTA!
