Serena Williams sidesteps question about Donald Trump connection in NY Times interview: ‘Not going there’

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Serena Williams avoided getting political in a recent interview with the New York Times, after the former world No. 1 was seemingly caught off guard by a question asking about her connection to former President Donald Trump – a revelation that was made during Trump’s criminal trial in New York last month. 

Williams, who announced her plans to retire in September 2022 following a legendary career that saw her win 23 Grand Slam titles, appeared on the NYT latest podcast episode of "The Interview," which was released on Saturday. 

Serena Williams, of the United States, reacts after beating Anett Kontaveit, of Estonia, in the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

She spoke about a wide range of topics, including life after retirement, ahead of a new eight-part documentary that is set to stream next month on ESPN+. 

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But the conversation shifted to Williams’ connection with former President Donald Trump. 

The New York Times reported in May that a former aide had testified during his trial that the two "spoke frequently." 

"I mean, is this what this interview is about?" Williams responded laughingly when asked by co-host David Marchese whether the two spoke. "Really?" 

She then seemingly flipped the script, pointing out that she has spoken to several presidents. Including the late Ronald Reagan. 

File - 2016 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, attend the Women's Singles Quarterfinals match between Serena Williams of the United States and Venus Williams of the United