Tennis legend Serena Williams shared a selfie with Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark on Instagram, after the two athletes appeared on a panel at the NFL’s Annual Meeting in Palm Beach. The WNBA player showed her respect for the 23-time Grand Slam champion with a simple but telling comment.
On Monday, Williams posted a photo of the two of them with the caption, “Yesterday was a blur and all about the future of women at the [NFL] Annual Meeting,” tagging Clark and Manning. “I love [the] future of women, don’t you?”
In response, Clark, who is very active onsocial media, commented with a goat emoji, a double heart, and a fire, a clear sign of respect for the legendary athlete. The interaction comes after Clark recently surpassed Williams in a record-breaking sports card auction.
A rookie card featuring Clark’s signature sold for $366,000, including the buyer’s premium, at Goldin Auctions on Saturday, March 29. According to ESPN, it set a new record for the highest price ever paid for a women’s sports card, surpassing the $266,400 sale of a 2003 NetPro Serena Williams RPA in May 2022.
Clark, Williams Join Eli Manning to discuss teh changing of sports
Clark, 23, and Williams, 43, joined Eli Manning for a panel titled “The Changing Face of Sports and Its Impact on the NFL,” according to Williams’ Instagram post. While Williams retired from tennis in 2022, Clark is preparing for her sophomore season in the WNBA.
As a rookie, Clark made history by breaking several records, including the all-time single-season assists record with 321. She was named WNBA Rookie of the Year and was also honored as TIME’s Athlete of the Year.
The 2025 season begins in May, with the Fever opening at home against the Chicago Sky on May 17. The team will have 41 of their 44 games nationally televised, with many games being moved to larger arenas to meet the growing demand to watch Clark in action.