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Serena Williams Slams Witchcraft Rumor on Podcast

11/1/2025

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Serena Williams addressed a rumor on her Stockton Street podcast, where a former opponent alleged she used witchcraft to win matches.
Williams, who retired from tennis in 2022, shared this story with her sister Venus and guest Ciara, who noted that the opponent's team consulted a black magician.
Ciara discussed societal pressures on mothers, which resonated with Williams, a mother of two.
Since retiring, Williams has prioritized her health, recently losing over 30 pounds with GLP-1 medication and expressing that she feels great.

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Serena Williams addressed a rumor on her Stockton Street podcast, where a former opponent alleged she used witchcraft to win matches.
Williams, who retired from tennis in 2022, shared this story with her sister Venus and guest Ciara, who noted that the opponent's team consulted a black magician.
Ciara discussed societal pressures on mothers, which resonated with Williams, a mother of two.
Since retiring, Williams has prioritized her health, recently losing over 30 pounds with GLP-1 medication and expressing that she feels great.