Serena Williams’ coach reacts to Ramaswamy's tennis ranking claim
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 9:41 AM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
Rennae Stubbs, coach of Serena Williams, responded after journalist Pablo Torre debunked Vivek Ramaswamy's claim of being a nationally ranked junior tennis player. Despite Ramaswamy's assertion included in various campaign profiles, Torre revealed that the USTA had no evidence of such a ranking. Instead, Ramaswamy was recorded as No. 48 in the boys’ under-16 Midwest regional rankings in 2002. Stubbs criticized Ramaswamy's assertion, calling him a 'loser' for allegedly lying about his ranking. Ramaswamy's campaign has included discussions of his athletic background, but this revelation may alter public perception of his claims.
- •Rennae Stubbs criticized Vivek Ramaswamy's tennis ranking claim.
- •Pablo Torre exposed Ramaswamy's misrepresentation of his junior ranking.
- •USTA confirmed Ramaswamy was not nationally ranked, but regionally ranked No. 48.
- •Stubbs described Ramaswamy as a 'loser' for lying about his tennis background.
- •Ramaswamy's claims are part of his political campaign narrative.
- 9:41 AMYahoo Sports — “What A Loser” – Serena Williams’ Coach Reacts After Journalist Debunks Vivek Ramaswamy’s ‘Nationally Ranked’ Tennis Claim
"Serena Williams’ coach Rennae Stubbs reacted after a journalist called out Vivek Ramaswamy’s claim of being a nationally ranked junior tennis player. The claim that Ramaswamy was a nationally ranked junior tennis player appeared in several campaign profiles and online biographies, including Wikipedia, and became part of his public image during his political campaigns, especially during his run for Ohio governor.
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