"I thought my day couldn't get better, next thing the President of USA wanted to talk"- When Serena Williams got surprise phone call from Bill Clinton

Serena Williams once shared how thrilled she was when former U.S. President Bill Clinton reached out to speak with her after her 1999 US Open victory. She called it an unforgettable experience.

Williams had a dream run in New York, defeating stars like Lindsay Davenport and Martina Hingis in the final. The victory was historic, making her the first Black woman to win a Major since Althea Gibson in 1958 and the first Black American since Arthur Ashe in 1975.

The American's joy knew no bounds when she received a congratulatory call from former President Bill Clinton and his daughter Chelsea, who were in New Zealand. Reflecting on the moment in her post-match press conference, she shared:

"I thought for sure my day couldn't get any better. The next thing they told me is the President of the United States wanted to talk. I was, like, wow."

The 23-time Slam champion added:

"It's just too exciting to compute right now. It's really amazing for me to even have an opportunity to be compared to a player as great as Althea Gibson."

"One of her best friends told me she wanted to see another African American win a slam before her time is up. I'm so excited I had a chance to accomplish that while she's still alive," she continued.