Serena Williams Adopts Yorkie Named After Rafael Nadal During US Open
Serena Williams adopted a Yorkshire terrier named Christopher 'Chip' Rafael Nadal from a New York pet store during the 2012 US Open. She already had a Jack Russell terrier, Jackie, and a Maltese, Lauerlei, but returned for Chip after dreaming he was gone. That same year, Williams clinched her fifth Wimbledon title and two Olympic gold medals. Chip attended tournaments and wore a 'champion-Chip' tie at finals. In Vogue's Dogue questionnaire, Williams said Timothée Chalamet would voice him, his nickname is 'Mijo,' and she dreams of taking him to Versailles. She also described him as loyal and noted he sometimes says 'Mama.'
Key facts
- In 2012, Serena Williams won her fifth Wimbledon title and two gold medals at the London Olympics.
- Williams already had two dogs: Jackie (Jack Russell terrier) and Lauerlei (Maltese).
- She adopted Chip from a pet store near Lexington Avenue in New York during the US Open.
- She initially left without him but returned the next day after a nightmare.
- The dog is named Christopher 'Chip' Rafael Nadal after tennis player Rafael Nadal.
- Chip attended tournaments and wore a 'champion-Chip' tie when Williams reached finals.
- In a Dogue questionnaire, Williams said Timothée Chalamet would voice Chip and his nickname is 'Mijo.'
- Williams would like to take Chip to Versailles.
Entities
Artists
- Serena Williams
- Rafael Nadal
- Timothée Chalamet
Locations
- New York City, United States
- Lexington Avenue, New York City
- London, United Kingdom
- Wimbledon, United Kingdom
- Australia
- Versailles, France