Sports
Sports

Report claims Serena Williams didn't tip after being comped meal

Serena Williams returns a shot to Vania King during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Serena Williams returns a shot to Vania King during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
By Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Sept 2, 2016

Tennis superstar Serena Williams was reportedly served up a fabulous meal in East Harlem last weekend, but allegedly dropped the ball when it came to a tip.

The New York Daily News report claims that Williams and her entourage dined at Ricardo Steak House Saturday evening. The restaurant's owner, delighted that Williams had chosen his restaurant to dine, reportedly comped the entire $400 meal.

Explore>> Read more trending stories

But according to an insider, Williams did not leave a tip or even say thanks for the free meal.

According to the New York Daily News, a representative from the restaurant would not “confirm or deny” details of the story. The paper reached out to Williams’ representatives for a comment, and they did not respond.

Williams is in town for the U.S. Open tournament.

About the Author

Cox Media Group National Content Desk
More Stories

Keep Reading

A tribute to Atlanta Braves great Hank Aaron is presented during the sixth inning of the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Hyosub Shin / AJC

Credit: Hyosub Shin/AJC

Hank Aaron tribute will be Atlanta All-Star Game’s distinguishing moment

2h ago

Parkview’s Malachi Washington competes in High School Home Run Derby

The Georgia native, who participated in Saturday’s High School Home Run Derby, hit seven home runs in the first round and added two in the second.

Why Georgia native Whit Weeks is the ‘driver’ of LSU’s defense

Weeks's father was a former Bulldogs’ offensive lineman and his two brothers also play at LSU. Some believe he could help LSU could win the national championship.

The Latest

A tribute to Atlanta Braves great Hank Aaron is presented during the sixth inning of the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Hyosub Shin / AJC

Credit: Hyosub Shin/AJC

Hank Aaron tribute will be Atlanta All-Star Game’s distinguishing moment

2h ago

Sports Daily: The Derby, by the numbers

Atlanta TV sports listings

Featured

Braves first baseman Matt Olson (left) is greeted by Ronald Acuña Jr. after batting during the MLB Home Run Derby as part of the All-Star Game festivities on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Credit: Jason Getz/AJC

Bright lights, big stage: Atlanta readies for the All-Star Game spotlight

The Braves, Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta have been preparing for the MLB All-Star Game for years, and all will be the epicenter of the baseball world Tuesday night.

The CBS split from Atlanta News First could preview other big TV changes

TV station owners are having to adapt as viewing habits change and viewership declines.

Grayson High’s Tyler Atkinson, No. 1 prospect in Georgia, commits to Texas

Grayson High’s Tyler Atkinson, the top-ranked linebacker in the nation, has committed to Texas, turning down UGA’s long-standing pursuit.