The world’s former No. 1 in singles for a record 319 weeks, Serena Williams, meeting the most decorated gymnast in history, Simone Biles? Talk about a legendary crossover! On December 5th, these two powerhouses came together at a Vogue and Female Quotient event, and the internet couldn’t keep calm. Seeing two of the most inspirational female athletes of all time share a moment like this? It was nothing short of iconic. After the event, Serena took to Instagram to gush about the meeting.
Her caption read: “Yesterday, I sat with the goat @simonebiles at an EVENING OF IMPACTFUL CONVERSATION with @audemarspiguet, @vanityfair, @femalequotient, and a house full of women. I love to see it.” That GOAT nod from Serena wasn’t just casual—coming from someone of her stature, it’s a massive stamp of respect. And let’s face it, Simone’s resume more than earns her the title.
But Simone wasn’t going to let the love go unreturned. She shared her own Instagram post from the event, featuring a carousel of moments, including one with Serena. Her caption? “Goated conversations.” Short, sweet, and packed with meaning. Serena Williams even chimed in the comments with a simple “Love.”
It’s clear the respect between these two legends isn’t a one-way street. Both women understand the weight of their influence and the legacy they’re creating—not just in sports but in culture. With Serena’s high praise, Simone Biles now holds a spot in the tennis icon’s exclusive GOAT circle.
In 2022, Serena was questioned on which athletes she thinks are the GOATS. The first name on the tennis player’s list was F1 driver Lewis Hamilton. She claimed that not only is he the greatest driver ever, Lewis is also an amazing guy. The tennis player then went on to name three more players, saying, “I think LeBron [James] is amazing; I think Tiger Woods is amazing. [We] can’t start this conversation without naming the original, Michael Jordan.”
Finally, she concluded her list after adding herself to it. But her caption on December 4th makes it seem that the player has updated this list and has also added Simone Biles to it. This is a great honor for the gymnast, who has been acknowledged for her contribution to the sport by numerous other athletes too.
