Serena Williams and Coco Gauff make their feelings known on Beyonce's Christmas NFL halftime performance
Serena Williams and Coco Gauff have shared their thoughts on Beyonce's remarkable Christmas Day halftime show. The tennis stars were captivated by the pop icon's set between the Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens NFL game.
Beyonce took center stage with an elaborate set that featured first-ever performances of the songs from her Grammy-nominated album 'Cowboy Carter.' The set design was nothing short of spectacular, as the pop icon rode in on a horse, performed eye-catching choreography with the dancers and a marching band, and sang against a denim-upholstered pickup truck before ascending in the air on a massive platform to close out the show.
Adding a special touch, the singer invited her daughter Blue Ivy Carter to join her on the field. She also sang with Post Malone and Shaboozey while performing hits like '16 Carriages,' 'Levii’s Jeans,' and Texas Hold ‘Em.'
Serena Williams, much like her husband Alexis Ohanian, was captivated by Beyonce's performance, admitting that she couldn't get enough of the show.
"Honestly can’t get enough of you @Beyonce," she posted on X.
Coco Gauff, meanwhile, rated the performance a perfect 10 and expressed her delight at seeing Blue Ivy join her mother for the show.
"Beyonce 😮💨 and blue !!! 10s all around," Gauff wrote.
Serena Williams lavishes praise on Beyonce's "bold" music; Coco Gauff offers to teach the singer's daughters tennis
It comes as no surprise that Serena Williams and Coco Gauff were blown away by Beyonce's NFL halftime performance, as they are both outspoken fans of the pop icon.
The 23-time Grand Slam champion even featured in Beyonce's iconic music video for 'Sorry.' Williams fondly recalled being asked to show off her dance moves in the song about "strength and courage" and expressed her appreciation for the singer's "bold" music.
"I think her [Beyonce's] music is really bold. In particular this album I think is really bold and really strong. I was really happy to be a part of it," she told the press at the 2016 Italian Open.
Coco Gauff, meanwhile, disclosed that her love for the singer extended to forming a Beyonce group chat with her friends. The 20-year-old joked that she would even be willing to pay for the chance to teach the pop icon's daughters, Blue Ivy and Rumi, tennis.
"So, me and my friends have a Beyoncé group chat. We're huge fans. Beyoncé if you see this, I love you and maybe I can teach Rumi, Blue some tennis. I would do it and I'll literally pay and do it," Coco Gauff said on the WTA Insider podcast.
Gauff conveyed her admiration for Beyonce's album 'Cowboy Carter,' particularly the song '16 Carriages.' The World No. 3 also shared her excitement for the singer to explore the rock genre on her next album.