A reporter waited 14 years to ask Serena Williams an awkward question about a Donald Trump quote from 14 years ago.
It might have been the most puzzling question Serena Williams has ever been asked in her career. The fact that this reporter waited 14 years to ask this particular question is extremely odd. Nonetheless, here we are, revisiting this moment years later.
The reporter asks, "I have been waiting 14 years to ask you this question. After the 2004 Wimbledon match with Maria, I had the opportunity to interview Donald Trump, and he said that Maria’s shoulders were incredibly alluring and then he came with this incredible analysis: That you were intimidated by her supermodel good looks."
The reporter continues, "My question is, have you ever been intimidated by anyone on a tennis court, and what are your thoughts about that occurrence?"
Instead of adding to the awkwardness, Williams was very short and direct with her answer, giving the perfect response back.
“I honestly don’t have any thoughts about that. I can’t say I have been intimidated by anyone, That’s all. That’s it.”
Fans had quite the reaction, with most being completely puzzled by such a question. Another fan noted that Williams had had the upper hand on Sharapova throughout the years, making such a statement completely void. Overall, fans just could not believe that the reporter waited over a decade to ask such a question – one that was deemed a major letdown.
In truth, it wasn’t the only time Williams faced a Donald Trump question throughout her career.