Do note the dancing with coach Patrick Mouratoglou at the one-minute mark, a centerpiece of the video that's sure to catalyze even more talk of their on-or-off personal relationship. Notably absent: Sascha Bajin, Serena's former hitting partner and aide who moved into Victoria Azarenka's camp a few weeks ago. With Mouratoglou and more pals keeping the WTA Tour's No. 1 star company in the clip, it's as Serena, without verbalizing much at all, is saying, "I got this—and I'm having more fun."
Now, as mentioned before in this column, your loyal Spin keeper can't help but feel a certain affinity for both performers, Serena and Beyoncé. Neither of them requires a surname at this point, while I myself apparently missed the genius train amongst us September 1981 babies. It's just as well.
Dare to compare: Here's the Beyonic Woman's original "7/11" video, a lo-fi but frolicking romp around a balcony, a bathroom, and more spaces.
