Few people on the planet can identify with Caitlin Clark’s incredible ascent to stardom during her adolescent and early adult years. Perhaps Serena Williams, though, can. Fans and media have followed Clark’s every move since she stormed the NCAA basketball scene as a freshman, from the Final Four to the WNBA.
It must be tiresome to be the focus of critics on social media and a magnet for TV cameras. Despite not having started playing tennis at the same time as Williams, she is familiar with what it’s like to be recognized at such a young age as one of the greatest in her field.
At the Thursday, June 14 premiere of her docuseries “In the Arena: Serena Williams,” Williams gave an interview to the Associated Press during which she praised and counseled the rookie Indiana Fever player.
Have fun
Williams remarked, “I just admire that she strives to stay grounded.” She mentioned that she doesn’t check her social media accounts. I understand; neither do I. It’s crucial, in my opinion, to just keep doing what she’s doing regardless of what other people think.
Williams then shared her perspective on why Clark, the clear favorite to win Rookie of the Year and the 2024 NCAA National Player of the Year, has her share of detractors.
She remarked, “Basically, if someone is negative, it’s because they can’t do what you do.” “And ideally, she’ll carry on with her current activities.”
Caitlin Clark Is Overcoming Adversity Through Play
Clark has experienced ups and downs thus far with the Fever, just like most rookies. She has dealt with the low points most recently. In the last game against the Atlanta Dream, the high-scoring player finished with just 7 points and 3-11 from the field. Granted, the 30-point explosion against the Mystics occurred just two games ago, but that was immediately followed by a 1–10 shooting effort against the Liberty.
Clark is on pace to break the league’s record for the most turnovers in a single season while hitting just 32% from three throughout this entire period. Currently holding that title is Alyssa Thomas, who scored 137 last year. Clark is expected to surpass that figure by over 80.
In response to her recent difficult run, Clark stayed out late at Gainbridge Arena to play solo extra shots against the Dream, long after the crowd had left.
