Serena Williams Sendsbr Support to ‘Selflessbr Friend’ Meghan Markle.br Serena Williams is speaking out inbr support of Meghan Markle in the wakebr of her tell-all interview with Oprah. .br During the interview, Markle and Prince Harry revealed thebr hardships of royal life, which included an incident of racism.br In a statement posted to Instagram,br Williams called Markle a “selfless friend” who hasbr taught her what it means to be “truly noble.” .br Meghan Markle, my selfless friend,br lives her life - and leads by example -br with empathy and compassion. Shebr teaches me every day what it meansbr to be truly noble. Her words illustratebr the pain and cruelty she experienced. , Serena Williams, via Instagram.br Williams went on to compare her ownbr experiences as a Black athlete to whatbr Markle has been through.br I know first hand the sexism and racismbr institutions and media use to vilifybr women and people of color to minimizebr us, to break us down and demonize us, Serena Williams, via Instagram.br She then urged everyone to “decry malicious,br unfounded gossip and tabloid journalism,” asbr both she and Markle have constantly been the targetbr of media criticism due to their gender and race.br Williams ended her message to Markle in thebr post's caption, saying she is “so proud” of her. .br I am so proud of you for being sobr brave. I know it is never easy. Youbr are strong- both you and Harry. Ibr love you. I adore you.