Admiring the 20-year friendship between Serena Williams and Meghan Markle: We are the same age, have a love of hot sauce and share many passions together….See More

Serena Williams and Meghan Markle share a bond fit for friendship royalty! The tennis icon and the Duchess of Sussex first crossed paths at the Super Bowl in 2010.

However, it wasn’t until their reunion in 2014 that they instantly have remained close ever since.

Their friendship has been characterized by unwavering support despite their demanding schedules. Whether it’s Markle traveling to cheer on Williams at her tennis tournaments or Williams attending Markle’s royal wedding to Prince Harry, they always make time to uplift each other.

“We are both the same age, have a penchant for hot sauces, and adore fashion, but what connects us more than those things is perhaps our belief in exceeding expectations – our endless ambition,” Markle once shared on her blog The Tig.

In addition to their consistent presence for one another, they publicly commend each other and offer guidance on navigating the pressures of their respective industries and motherhood.

Here’s a timeline chronicling the decade-long friendship between Williams and Markle.