Adelaide, Jan 29: Serena Williams was preparing to play Naomi Osaka at an Adelaide exhibition tournament on Friday. But first things first — after 14 days in quarantine because of the COVID-19 pandemic regulations in Australia, the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion took her daughter to the zoo.
Williams said she’d been crossing off the 14 days of quarantine on a calendar, having spent the time with her three-year-old daughter Olympia. “We went to the zoo,” Williams said of her first movements outside of quarantine. “I am so glad it’s over because to be in a room (for so long) with a three-year-old and being her best friend is definitely difficult, especially after training and working out. “Honestly, I wouldn’t trade anything, spending hours and hours and hours with her was really fun.” The visit must have been a good pre-match tonic for Williams. She beat Osaka 6-2, 2-6, 10-7. (AP)
