Serena Williams was seen savoring a glass of champagne while showing her support for Meghan Markle at a charity polo match. The tennis champion was spotted at the event in Miami on Friday, engaged in lively conversation and laughter with the Duchess on the sidelines of the Sentebale Polo Cup.

Sporting an elegant ensemble comprising a white skirt and black top, the 42-year-old warmly embraced Prince Harry, indicating the close bond she has formed with the couple since their relationship began. The eagerly anticipated match, held annually in aid of Sentebale, the charity co-founded by Harry in 2006, aims to provide support to young people and children in southern Africa.

Meghan Markle and Serena Williams first crossed paths at a Super Bowl party in 2010 and eventually developed a close friendship. The Duchess of Sussex and the renowned American tennis player engaged in a conversation on the royal’s inaugural Archetypes podcast on Spotify, discussing the double standards women encounter when labeled ‘ambitious’.

Serena, who has since retired from tennis, expressed her unwavering loyalty during the podcast, emphasizing their enduring friendship over the years.

They recalled their initial substantial hangout in 2014 at the DirecTV Beach Bowl, following a brief encounter at the Super Bowl in 2010. Meghan, who was starring on Suits at the time, fondly reminisced on her now-defunct blog The Tig, highlighting their instant connection and shared laughter during their first meeting. As detailed in Mark Hodgkinson’s Serena: A Graphic Biography of the Greatest Tennis Champion, their bond deepened through frequent phone calls and text exchanges.