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Look: These Dummies Attempted to Drag Serena for Her Interracial Engagement, But the Queen's Fans Were Quick With the Clapbacks

One person even asked if the tennis legend "couldn't handle a strong Black man."

Serena Williams announcing her engagement to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanion via his social media platform Thursday set people off with a wave of mixed reactions, stemming from those attempting to drag the tennis queen's interracial union and others defending her with epic clapbacks.

Here's Serena's Reddit post and a recent photo of the couple and all the crazy reactions that their engagement news has sparked.

  • She Said Yes!

    And just like that, people were ready to sound off!

  • Damn!

    Let that sink in.

  • Why Not a 'Strong Black Man'?

    Sheesh!

  • Facts or Nah?

    Does it really bother you?

  • She's Cool With It

    *Their, but we get your point.

  • Wow

    "Wow just wow" at his statement, too.

  • It's Her Exes' Fault

    Well, Common and Drake ... what do you have to say for yourselves?

  • Zero Chill

    Now people are about to roast the newly engaged couple's dancing.

  • More Dancing Jokes

    Twerk away, Serena! We're sure that Alexis approves.

  • New Blueprint?

    Following their lead?

  • Haters Out Here

    They haven't even called a wedding planner and she's plotting their divorce. SMH.

  • Love Overpowers The Hate

    Boom!

  • Congrats!

    Time to pop champagne!

  • Billie Jean King Even Chimed In

    In other words, serving up love from one legend to another.

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