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Before Caitlin Clark was selling out arenas and outshining NBA icons in jersey sales, she had her eyes set on a different sport entirely, tennis. In a recent interview with ESPN’s Laura Rutledge, Clark opened up about how tennis legend Serena Williams inspired her as a young athlete, even if her own tennis career didn’t exactly go as planned.
“I got kicked out of tennis class when I was 10,” Clark admitted with a laugh. “I told my coach what he was teaching was too easy.” While the Iowa alum didn’t stick with the sport, the impression Williams left on her remained powerful. “I thought [Serena’s] career was incredible. She’s my favorite athlete of all time.”
Sparring! Serena Williams playfully squeezes and fights with her daughter
Serena Williams still motivates her, off the court
Clark’s comments came shortly after Serena Williams praised the WNBA rookie for how she’s handled the pressure and spotlight that came with transitioning to the pro level. The mutual admiration adds another layer to Clark’s rapid rise in pop culture. While she might not be joining Jimmy Butler at the U.S. Open anytime soon, her connection to tennis royalty shows how far her influence reaches beyond basketball.
Jersey sales prove she’s already a superstar
Clark’s popularity isn’t just about viral highlights, it’s turning into real numbers. According to Sports Illustrated, her Indiana Fever jersey was the top-selling WNBA jersey from September to November. Even more impressively, it outpaced NBA legends and current stars alike, including LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Michael Jordan, and Victor Wembanyama. The only player to outsell her? Steph Curry.
Her jersey also beat out those of top WNBA players like A’ja Wilson, Sabrina Ionescu, and fellow rising star Angel Reese. And with more Indiana Fever games airing nationally in the 2025 season, it’s clear the “Caitlin Clark effect” is only getting stronger.
From courtside to center stage
Whether she’s sitting courtside at a Pacers playoff game or inspiring the next generation of young athletes, Clark’s crossover appeal continues to grow. She may have walked away from tennis at 10, but thanks to Serena Williams, she walked straight into greatness.
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