Zendaya's Tennis Secrets Revealed: What Serena Williams Really Thinks!

Zendaya plays a tennis coach in a new film.

Serena Williams shared her thoughts on Zendaya's performance.

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Williams acknowledged the absence of real tennis balls in the scenes.

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Despite Zendaya's lack of tennis experience, Williams praised her performance.

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The film is a romantic sports comedy directed by Luca Guadagnino.

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It revolves around three former teenage tennis players.

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They compete in a tournament to become grand slam winners.

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Zendaya expressed concern about her tennis skills to Williams.

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Timothee Chalamet offered Zendaya advice on working with Guadagnino.

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Zendaya described Guadagnino as brilliant and expressed excitement about collaborating with him.

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